Drying fruit can be a rewarding activity. It is a simple and safe introduction to preserving food. The result is a healthy, tasty snack. Drying food, sometimes called dehydrating, is one way to make food last longer. The process of dehydration can inspire creativity because dried fruit has very different flavors and textures compared to […]
Enjoy an Apple for Health
You’ve heard, “An apple a day will keep the doctor away.” While it will certainly take more than a daily apple to keep you healthy, it is a step in the right direction. Apples are delicious, easy to carry for snacking, low in calories, a natural mouth freshener, and widely available at markets, grocery stores, […]
Enjoy Sensational Seasonal Foods
Have you ever enjoyed a crisp, juicy apple in October or a tangy tomato fresh from the garden in July? If you have, you likely experienced the simple yet wonderful pleasure of eating produce in season. (And surely agree that there is no comparison to an out-of-season tomato eaten in January!) Savor the flavors of […]