Tomato preservation season is in full swing in Colorado. If you are wondering what to do with all your tomatoes, you have several options. Freeze Freeze tomatoes, sauces, salsas or juice. Many people freeze raw peeled tomatoes for later use. To peel dip them in boiling water for 30-60 seconds to loosen their skins. Others […]
Grow & Give: A Modern Victory Garden Project
The concept is simple enough… grow your own food and donate what you can locally. In March 2020, a team of Colorado State University Extension staff and faculty saw an opportunity to pivot our programming. We poured our energy into a Modern Victory Garden Project we simply call, Grow & Give. Victory Gardens Victory Gardens […]
Following the Mediterranean Diet
Studies show that for most people, following the Mediterranean Diet can reduce their risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. The entire family can benefit from following the Mediterranean lifestyle, which includes the healthy foods listed below. Often overlooked, the Mediterranean lifestyle is not just a diet but also includes 30 minutes of daily […]