While strawberries have always been a popular pick-your-own fruit, today they have also become a hit with home gardeners and those with container gardens. If you planted strawberries; what are the nutritional benefits, how do you care for them, and how can you use them? Nutritional facts on a 1 cup serving of strawberries: Contain […]
Food Safety Tips for Farm Fresh Produce
Fresh vegetables and fruits available at farmers markets, or from a local orchard, can be an important part of our healthy diet. These foods provide fiber, vitamins and minerals to prevent chronic disease, help keep our weight down, and to maintain our bodies at an optimum level. On occasion, these fresh foods can be contaminated […]
Guiding Positive Behavior for your Toddler and Preschooler
Toddlers and preschoolers are developing emotionally, physically, cognitively, and even socially. This growth leads to an increased curiosity about their world, which can sometimes mean undesirable behavior. When these occasions arise it is important for parents to have tools and techniques to keep their kiddos safe and promote positive behavior. During a child’s toddler and […]
Wedding Trifecta: Dreams, Decisions, and $$
We’re coming up on the month of June, which means the wedding season is about to commence. June, July, September, and October are the most popular months for scheduling wedding ceremonies. Peak times vary according to climate. Most brides want to have a reasonable assurance of good weather, which for those of us in the […]
Appetizing Asparagus
After a winter that seemed to never end, I’m ready for some locally grown fresh vegetables! Asparagus is one of the early producing vegetables and it’s now in season. Did you know that May is National Asparagus Month? Here are some things to keep in mind when selecting, storing and preparing asparagus. Asparagus has […]
Enjoying Current Food Trends
Guess who made the top 10 food trends of the year? Answer: The Midwestern Food Movement! The Food Channel’s top-ten list highlights farm fresh foods such as root vegetables, steak and chicken recipes with a contemporary edge. This reminds me of menu items at my local cafés like BBQ Short Ribs with Ohio Peaches or […]