You say to-may-to, I say to-mah-to? Regardless of how we choose to pronounce the word, can we all agree that May’s featured food is one heck of a fruit! That’s right I said fruit! According to its botanical classification the tomato is actually a fruit, but is commonly referred to as a … [Read more...]
What better way to kick off the first full month of spring then with another green veggie! We love this earthy bouquet of greens because it’s affordable, tastes great and is packed with high quality nutrients - what more can you ask of a vegetable? Kale, a descendent of the wild cabbage, … [Read more...]
March is about all things green: shamrocks, leprechauns, green beer… Brussels sprouts? These cute mini cabbages are not traditionally served up on St. Patty’s Day, but perhaps we’ll start a new tradition as they’re full of nutrients and actually quite versatile (grate them like we did … [Read more...]
If you appreciate the beauty of brilliant colors, then you most certainly enjoy the eye catching yellow, orange, green and red bell pepper arrangement at your grocery store. These brightly colored peppers, known scientifically as Capsicum annuum, are native to the Americas and belong to the … [Read more...]
This year we are connecting food to health with a monthly Food 101 blog post (from the nutrition facts to how to prepare, store and cook a particular ingredient) Check back each month for a different featured food. Let’s ring the New Year with an exceptionally versatile vegetable, one who has … [Read more...]