Summer time means picnic time. We all love picnics. They’re a great opportunity to spend time outside with your family. We expect to see flies, mosquitoes, or ants at a picnic. But it’s the bugs we can’t see, the harmful bacteria, that make more people sick. Bacteria grow rapidly in the danger zone between 40° […]
Grilling Summer Vegetables
The warm weather is here and many of us are inspired to grill outdoors. Adding vegetables to the grill is one way to save time in the kitchen and a fun way to create a healthy plate. Preparation of Vegetables Always start with a clean grill. Scrub vegetables before cutting or slicing them. Cut or […]
Growing Your Own Salad Greens
Growing your own salad greens can provide a source of fresh, flavorful leafy vegetables. Salad greens are generally easy to grow and include a variety of leaf lettuce, Swiss chard, spinach, and kale. Container Gardening You may live in an apartment or small residence where a traditional garden may not be possible. Consider a container […]
