Early tomatoes are already shining like jewels in our local farmers’ market and in our patio gardens. This simple fresh tomato salad tastes like a chewable Bloody Mary cocktail! (more…)

Spring is a perfect season to revisit the superb selections of fresh, tender leafy greens available. Our farmers’ markets are great resources for fresh, tender, young greens. However, greens are plentiful at the grocery stores and many greens are pre-washed and packaged for our convenience. (more…)

Leafy greens should be a delicious part of your daily vegetable intake, not only for the super list of nutrients that they have, but also because they’re versatile and they taste great!  Many of us include the standard romaine and iceberg lettuce in our salads. (more…)

Fresh locally grown asparagus (or young carrots, broccolini, green beans) taste and look fabulous with this bright yellow dipping sauce. The bright golden-yellow color comes from curry, a blend of spices that contains ground turmeric. Turmeric is believed to have anti-flammatory properties that may protect us from certain cancers and Alzheimer’s disease. (more…)

You know that you should be eating more fruits and vegetables, but have you really thought about why? As we wrap up March as National Nutrition Month, we want to share just 5 great benefits of adding fruits and vegetables to your healthy diet! (more…)

Butternut squash is available pre-cleaned, peeled and cubed at many local grocery stores. If you decide to start with a fresh squash, cut 1 inch from both ends of the squash (so that it can stand up on a cutting board without rolling), peel the skin with a sharp, sturdy vegetable peeler, cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a grapefruit spoon. Cut the peeled flesh into 1 inch cubes. (more…)