As the days grow shorter and the temperatures grow colder, you might think that the season for eating local Colorado produce has passed. But don’t be fooled. The arrival of winter marks the perfect time to dig in to colorful root vegetables! While root vegetables come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, they do share […]
Happy, Healthy Gut, Happy You
A happy, healthy gut is important to your overall health. The gut is made up of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and includes your stomach and your small and large intestines. The gut is responsible for digesting food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste. Living within these organs and helping with these activities is a vast array […]
Preserving Your Green Beans
As summer gives way to fall, our gardens are giving way to their bounties for harvest. So how do you preserve some of your favorites? Some of my favorite ways to preserve green beans are either pressure canning or pickling. History of Preservation Preserving food whether fruit, vegetables or meat reduces the spoilage of food, […]