May is the gateway to summer--it is a month that can start off raining, but always seems to end with sunshine. The days are continuing to get warmer and longer, and we are enjoying a wider selection of fresh produce. May is also National Barbeque Month, so if you have not already been outside grilling, there is no excuse to delay any longer. This is a test.
One of the greatest joys of summertime is the act of barbecuing, and most
everyone has a favorite grilled food that they look forward to indulging
in. When it comes to sustainable eating and grilling, options for the grill
are endless. With a cornucopia of in-season fruits and vegetables, you can
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Fresh Asparagus
The arrival of spring marks the arrival of asparagus season! With its uniquely delicate flavor and tender texture, asparagus has been regarded as a delicacy since ancient times. Originating in the eastern Mediterranean region, it's believed that asparagus was cultivated in ancient Egypt, and was used for both culinary and medicinal purposes in ancient civilizations....
Pineapple Paradise
Craving something sweet? Indulging in a piece of fresh fruit is the perfect way to go. Sweet and juicy, fruit can satisfy your hunger—and your sweet tooth—while offering a variety of beneficial vitamins and nutrients.
There's nothing quite like biting into a mouthwateringly juicy piece of fresh pineapple to make you feel like you're transported to...
Buying and Eating Local:
When it comes to sustainable eating and buying and eating local foods, community
advantages are numerous and prosperous. Buying and eating locally grown
foods help build more self-sufficient food economies where the sustainable
food production, processing, distribution and consumption are taken into
consideration to promote the economic, environmental and social health...
Glorious Garlic
Long considered an herbal super drug, garlic has been used to cure everything from the common cold to the plague, to toothaches. It has been a historical folklore legend and used for numerous purposes in addition to consumption, including: warding off evil spirits, embalming, curing broken bones, and keeping vampires at bay.
Today, garlic is mostly...
Produce Color
Produce that share color often share health benefits. Learn about eating by color!
