Farmers Markets
If you are looking for fresh and local produce, check out your local farmers market. When you buy locally grown produce, you support the farmers and economy in your area. Even though farmers markets can offer a huge variety of produce, they sell fruits and vegetables...
Microwaves – Keeping the Heat Out of the Kitchen
It’s hot outside, so the last thing you want is to have meal prep turn your kitchen into an inferno. You could easily whip up a salad or sandwich, but you’ve gone to that well so often that they bore you now. Instead, maybe look to an old friend — the microwave oven....
Freeze It!
Freezing is a simple way to preserve summertime bounty. With protection, frozen foods retain the nutritional content, color, texture, and flavor they have when harvested. Starting at 0° F, microbes become dormant, so microorganisms that cause foods to spoil stop...
Tips for Growing, Cleaning, and Storing Herbs
Adding herbs to your meals is an easy way to add a fresh, bright, complementary flavor to any dish. They also inject a boost of nutrients, including protective antioxidants. Growing herbs at home is easier than you might think. You can plant them inside or outside....