As summer is coming to an end and we start thinking about the inevitable back to school shopping list, add some new groceries to your list. Believe it or not, a recent study from the 2012-2013 school year looked at elementary schools in Virginia and found that the home-packed lunches […]
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I recently had a friend ask me what her snack options were when she feeds her toddler. As with many parents, she thought products that said, “Organic” and/or “Natural” meant it was healthy. It wasn’t until I showed her the ingredients lists and food labels that she realized there had […]
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Summer is upon us and it’s hot! If you live in the Northeast you know we didn’t have much of a spring this year, so what better way to beat the summer heat than firing up the grill and having a party in the backyard or next to the pool. […]
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Warm weather is quickly causing us to forget about the winter we just endured, and soon it will officially be summer. Summer is my favorite time of year because of all the fresh fruits & vegetables available that either cannot be found or are way too expensive to buy in […]
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Spring is here, and in the field of farming, it’s planting time. Soon there will be greens abound, summer squash, and juicy tomatoes. Farmer’s Markets may come to mind, but my thoughts are focused on my farm share. At this point in the year, I’m waiting patiently for it to […]
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When I was a child, I would always ask my mom, “What’s for dinner?” Most of the time, I already knew. We generally rotated seven different meals over the course of the week, and they would usually fall on the same night of the week, with the same starch and […]
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Today, March 24, 2015, is the American Diabetes Association Alert Day®. If you’ve never heard of it, it is held the fourth Tuesday of March each year. On this day, the American Diabetes Association brings awareness of diabetes to the American public by asking everyone to “Take it. Share it.” […]
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March is National Nutrition Month™. This year the theme is “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle”. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics creates a different theme every year to emphasize the importance of making healthy food and activity choices, so you can live your healthiest life. I often hear from colleagues […]
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Another year came to an end (or a beginning, depending how you look at it) and it is time to make our new year’s resolutions. Many people choose to be healthier or exercise more, hoping that this year will be the year of change. It is great to work towards […]
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Instead of waiting until the problem starts, let’s discuss prevention tips now. The National Diabetes Education Program through the NIH recommends that every American over the age of 45 have their blood sugar checked yearly and individuals under the age of 45 if they have […]
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Today, October 17, is National Pasta Day! Not to be confused with National Spaghetti Day on January 4th, today is about all types of pasta. Pasta which means “paste” in Italian is one of the most accessible and versatile foods in the world, which is one of the reasons it […]
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‘Tis the season for cooler weather, falling leaves, shorter days, and it’s National Fruits & Veggies Month. While it is sad to leave summer fruits and vegetables behind, it turns out that Fall produce provides great opportunities for foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants without losing great taste. Apples […]
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It’s back-to-school season once again. Whether you or your little ones are starting classes, it is difficult to balance studies, after school activities, work, and kids, not to mention what you should pack for lunch. Follow some of these tips to help your morning rush run a little smoother. Prepare […]
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September 6th and 7th, 2014 is the 29th annual Mushroom Festival in Kennett Square, PA also known as the mushroom capital of the world. This is a great festival with many foods with mushrooms to taste from fried mushrooms to mushroom ice cream. There is entertainment and educational opportunities. A […]
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Nothing beats the summer heat like the taste of a cold popsicle. I have many childhood memories of making sweet, cold treats with my mother and sisters to enjoy on hot, humid Texas summer evenings. Sticky fingers and all, those memories never fade. As parents we worry about the amount […]
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