It’s official…spring is here! What do you most look forward to this time of year? For some, it may be the warmer temperatures. For others, the blooming trees and the greening grass. If you are someone who eats with the seasons (we hope you are!), it means the much-anticipated arrival of fresh asparagus, […]
Can you guess which vegetable was once proclaimed the “king of vegetables,” can help reduce the risk of birth defects for pregnant women, helps manage PMS symptoms, prevents progression of cataracts and even fights cancer? Sound too good to be true? Believe it or not…it’s asparagus! With all of these powers plus more, and since […]
It’s farmers’ market season! Have you fallen in love with the farmers’ market yet? For some, a weekly visit to the local market something is something they look forward to and is part of their routine. Others have told us that going to the farmers’ market feels intimidating and outside their comfort zone. When we […]
Hearts of palm? Have you heard of it? Does it sound exotic and expensive? This unique veggie was foreign to us until several years ago. We were at a restaurant in New York and ordered a Steak Salad that included romaine lettuce, heart of palm, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, radishes, scallions, and feta, tossed in a […]
How much time do you spend in the produce section of the grocery store? If you are on a REAL food journey, you will likely (AND SHOULD!) spend well over half your time and money here. There are a rainbow of colors and so many fantastic nutritious and delicious options in this part of the […]