Summer and early fall are filled with weekends of community fairs and festivals. Many of these events provide an opportunity to highlight music, nature, and achievements of both youth and adults. While these things are great – it is the food that really gets everyone so excited! Think “Rib Fest”, “Chili Cook-off”, funnel cakes, milk […]
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Where City Meets Country
“Where City Meets Country” is the theme at our county fair. A county fair is a place to highlight the value of agriculture within and surrounding both urban and rural areas. For many Ohioans who grew up participating in a youth program like 4-H or FFA, the county fair might bring back a lot of […]
Let’s Fire Up the Grill!
Ever walk through the neighborhood and catch a whiff of that wonderful grilled food smell? Mmmmm… makes my mouth water just thinking of that sizzle. July is National Grilling Month. Grilling can be a healthy, low fat, tasty way to prepare food. Let’s look at a few tips… Safety Tips Start with a clean grill […]
A Healthy and Happy July 4th to You!
July 4th is a special holiday for many of us and can be a time to reflect and to celebrate being an American. Many of us enjoy picnics, cookouts and family reunions as well as fireworks on this day. Looking for a healthy side dish to take to the picnic? Consider one of these salads. […]
It’s Salsa Time
Fresh salsa is a delicious summer treat. It is a healthy food option that adds color and zest to family meals and is also a great choice for summer picnics. My family loves making, and eating, homemade salsa! Making and preserving salsa is an easy way to use those extra tomatoes that will soon be […]
Enjoy Farmers’ Markets
Are you ready to enjoy great tasting tomatoes or corn on the cob? But, don’t have a garden? Don’t worry. You can get delicious produce at your local Farmers’ Market. Farmers’ Markets provide locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables and many other items. Since the food is grown locally and often picked the same day […]