…into bite-sized pieces and cooked spaghetti in it, adding water as needed to keep it from drying out. We ended up with a vegetable-forward spaghetti that was enough different from…
…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…
…less expensive (and fresher) than produce that travels a distance. Focus on plants The term “harvest” refers to gathering mature fruits, vegetables, and grains from the fields. Naturally, these foods…
…to understand how an athlete’s carbohydrate needs should adjust to match their training. Young athletes generally benefit from nutrient-dense carbohydrate choices like whole grain, legumes, and starchy vegetables. Simple digesting…
…rare. Lunch usually provides choices of moderately sized pasta dishes, fresh bread, salads and side dishes of marinated or sautéed vegetables. Dinners are often focused around fish, pasta and/or pizza,…
…Foods What exactly is it about Italian foods that everyone loves so much? Perhaps the love affair starts with simple, fresh ingredients such as: Fruits & Vegetables – tomatoes, eggplant,…
…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…
…mean orange food is out. Looking at fruits and vegetables alone, there’s a panoply of orange to be munched. During the month of October, Kitchen Smarts will be exploring in-depth…