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I'm offering my son a wide variety of foods and spices (curry!) with the hope that he'll be an adventurous eater. But after I recently read that boys and girls prefer different foods, I realized there may be more influencing kids' food preferences than what we put on their plates. Find out which foods boys and girls like and get yummy recipes and tips to get your sons and daughters to eat more fruits and vegetables. Read More »
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You can pretty much throw anything into a hot pan that’s coated with a little olive oil and end up with a delicious meal. And that’s exactly what I did—off the cuff and in about 15 minutes total—to make lunch yesterday.
I had some turnips (with their completely edible greens) from…
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Winter is here and unless we
live in warmer climates, many of us spend the majority of our time
indoors. The gardens may be frozen over, but that does not mean we
can't enjoy the bounty of the earth and use this winter to
heal! Plenty of vegetables thrive in winter, making this
the… Read More »
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On the heels of yesterday's post showing how celeriac grows, here is a Read More »
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By Heather Rutherford Healthy after
school snacks are an important part of a child's day. The USDA
suggests that children between the ages of six and twelve should
eat at least two of the following items each day after school in
their after school snacks: dairy, meat, fruit or vegetables… Read More »
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I wrote a post last week about the fall vegetables that are still available at farmers’ markets here in the Northeast United States.
A reader correctly…
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The ground! Baby carrots are simply carrots that haven’t fully matured. Click here to watch the video containing more information. I'm on Read More »
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Phytochemicals In Plant-based
Foods Could Help Battle Obesity, Disease Eating healthy servings of
broccoli or leafy greens first could help people battle metabolic
processes that lead to obesity and heart disease, a new study from
University of Florida reports. Read More »
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Would you rather have expensive vegetables from who-knows-where at the grocery story or fresh, local produce harvested…
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For a third (and last) day this week, I want to again stress the importance of understanding that growing apples isn’t as sterile as supermarkets’ apple displays make it appear.
Visit Jim Kent’s fruit stand at various farmers’ market locations in Manhattan and you’ll see 70 apple…
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