One of the most effective ways to save time and money when it comes to food is to shop just once a week. For many people, though, the fear of having produce go bad before you get to prepare it can make a once-a-week shop seem risky or unappealing. But it doesn’t have to be! With a little bit of planning and the proper storage, you can buy and enjoy all the produce you want…
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Cauliflower is one of my absolute favorite vegetables (I can honestly eat a whole head by myself in one sitting), but it wasn’t always this way. Growing up, we didn’t each much cauliflower but when we did it was steamed and boring…until you put the cheese sauce on top. While I continue to love cauliflower with cheese sauce (I mean, what is there not to love?), I have come to realize that really what you…
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The news is full of stories of runs on hand sanitizer, face masks, and toilet paper. We are being advised to prepare our houses for being quarantined, but what does that even mean? In an effort to help reduce the worry and encourage calm, I wanted to share some tips on how to stock your kitchen for a quarantine, social distancing, or any other time when illness or emergency strikes. Stock Up on Staples If…
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Butternut squash is a versatile vegetable with tons of nutritional benefits. Here are our tips on how to cook butternut squash, spices and flavors that go well with them, as well as some Scramble recipes to get you started. How to Cook Butternut Squash and Recipes to Get You Started Growing up we didn’t eat much winter squash because my dad isn’t a huge fan. This meant that I didn’t discover the joys of all…
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Sweet potatoes are a nutritional powerhouse that offers up so many fun and delicious options. Check out our tips on how to cook sweet potatoes, foods that go well with them, and Scramble sweet potato recipes you’ll love. Sweet Potatoes: A Favorite Fall and Winter Food This week the farm share or CSA (community support agriculture) that my family has belonged to for 10+ years ended for the season. It is always a tough transition…
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