October is Hot for Slow Cookers
…try serving small portions with a little dollop of vanilla ice cream. (1 Guiding Star) Vegetable Beef Soup Good vegetable soup is a classic comfort food in any kind of…
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National Farmers Market Week
…Pickle it. I started pickling this year since this is my first year of vegetable gardening. Quick pickles are an easy introduction and need no heat processing, like regular canned…
FDA Finalizes Groundbreaking Produce Safety Rules
…fresh fruits and vegetables seem increasingly common, but these new requirements for farms and food importers should help curtail this dangerous trend. What’s the big deal? If you’ve never had…
Celiac Disease Awareness Month
…sugar, sodium, saturated fat, and other nutrition attributes to limit support good health. It’s also important to seek sources of fiber through fruits, vegetables, and GF grains. Guiding Stars is…
Healthier Home Cooking
…vegetable broth is a good substitution. Tired of cooking? You’ve earned a night (almost!) off. Grab the extra diced onions from your pot pie and peppers and squash from your…
Convenient & Nutritious Frozen Foods
…finely diced veggies and cubed root vegetables. If I want to round out the nutrition in my meal, I make it a bit more plant-forward with simple sides like steamed…
Winter Wellness: Five Healthy Habits to Adopt
…do want to aim for natural color through fruits, vegetables, beans, and grains. At a time when many are focused on supporting strong immunity through diet, color is where it’s…
Elegant & Affordable Holiday Meals
…from affordable ingredients. Consider cost-saving cuts that create delicious dishes like sirloin with roasted vegetables or a herb rubbed roast. Likewise, don’t overlook the elegance of a simple piccata with…