Summer Radish Salad

Summer Radish Salad

Allison S. shares this recipe on her site, “Key Lime Coconut.” Although the original recipe calls for an English cucumber, we found regular cucumbers can be used with equally good results. Prep time: 10 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients: 1 bunch Radishes,...
Yellow Squash

Yellow Squash

Yellow summer squash is a welcome staple every summer.  Low in calories, easily digested, and very nourishing, it adapts easily to a variety of recipes.  Since summer squash is approximately 94 percent water, it’s a wonderful replacement of lost fluids on those...
Strawberries

Strawberries

Who can resist a fresh sweet strawberry, ripe from the patch?  Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and are rich in the B-complex vitamins.  They also contain significant amounts of vitamins A and E, and the minerals potassium, manganese, fluorine,...
Napa Cabbage

Napa Cabbage

Napa cabbage is packed with many antioxidants, is low in calories and is a good source of many essential vitamins, predominantly vitamins C and K. It is rich in folic acid and is an excellent source of dietary fiber. For maximum nutritional benefits, use as soon as...
Tomatoes

Tomatoes

The first ripe tomatoes of the season are eagerly anticipated by cooks and gardeners alike.  An excellent source of antioxidants and dietary fiber, they also offer us high levels of vitamin A and potassium, and are a good source of vitamin C.  They can be baked,...