“You won’t know if you like it until you try it.” These words of wisdom come from my 4-year old nephew. Whew! After he said this, I told him he should come work for me because this is one of the main messages we try to share with adults and youth through our nutrition education […]
Vegetables of the Future: Kalettes!
Behind the scenes, innovative growers work hard to develop new species of fruits and vegetables for consumer enjoyment. The last “veggie of the future” was introduced in 1993 and called the Broccolini… That was until this past year. Science’s latest creation is a hybrid veggie called Kalettes, which are as adorable as they are delicious! […]
Summer Fun – Cooking with Kids
Use cooking activities to have some fun with your kids this summer. Give them the opportunity to learn about food – how it looks, smells, feels and tastes. Start with a simple recipe, possibly a snack. Make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment on hand. Here are a few simple safety rules: • […]
Just what is ‘quinoa’?
It is always fun for me to look around at a few new foods at the grocery store. Right now, groceries as well as restaurant menus are sporting a food that you might be unfamiliar with…..quinoa, pronounced ‘keenwa’. Just what is quinoa? It is not a grain, but an edible seed. It is not a […]