Seeds of Nutrition

Pea Salad

…to understand how a seed becomes a plant and our food, which is very important for our youth (and adults!) to remember, but the patience and nurturing that growing plants…

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Kids in the Kitchen

Drawing Ms. Jessica and a student

…and up and runs twice a month in Exeter and once a month in Portsmouth. Each month, about 30 kids attend with an adult. This picture was drawn as part…

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Finding Free Outdoor Fitness Fun

Easy Banana Bran Breakfast Cookies

…(culminating at a brewery, for example), or beginner training runs/rides. Nature Center Trails Free community hikes or educational walks through nature centers are a nice way to learn something while…

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Clean, Separate, Cook & Chill

Enchilada Casserole

…are more at risk. Those groups include pregnant women, young children, older adults and people with immune systems weakened from medical conditions (e.g., diabetics, cancer patients). It’s especially important for…

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Ickily Delicious

Butternut Brains

One of the most fun things about Halloween for lots of kids (and adults!) is the gross-out factor. The season can be full of delight without letting candy steal the…

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Seafood in Schools

Tilapia Tacos With Peach Relish

What type of fish comes to mind when you think of school lunch? Is it breaded, deep-fried fish sticks served with a mayonnaise-based tartar sauce? Because that’s what I think…

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Choose Dark Chocolate

Cherry Chunk Overnight Oats

…two parts, both originating from the cacao bean—cocoa solids and cocoa butter. Cocoa solids are where the flavor comes from and cocoa butter provides the rich texture. Cocoa powder is…

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