Cool season vegetables are tolerant of frost and wind, which explains their abundance in spring and fall. After months of winter squash and root vegetables, a chlorophyll (green pigment) rich vegetable is a welcome reprieve! Everything from salads to seared greens to…hmmmm. Good question, what else can you do with spring greens? What are spring […]
Keen-What? Quinoa
Are you new to quinoa (keen-wah)? Did you buy quinoa to stock your pantry? Quinoa is a “seed” that can be prepared as a grain and be enjoyed at breakfast as a hot cereal, mixed with vegetables, or as a main item in a grain bowl. It comes in different colors including black, red, pink, […]
Choosing a Variety of Protein
Like grocery stores, food processing plants across the country are having challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some consumers rely on meat as a main source of protein, but meat is not the only source of good protein. Because of the pandemic, there may be less meat available in grocery stores and markets near you. […]
