Hello everyone! Did you enjoy the first homegrown sweet corn of the season as much as we did? For our family, that is the true start of summer. And while your family may finish the corn in your share in one meal, if you occasionally find you have an ear or two left, I...
This is one of those salads that's easy to make ahead. Simply chop all the veggies and store them in the refrigerator until you're ready to add the dressing. Combine with the dressing and let the salad marinate in the refrigerator while you prepare the rest of your...
Terri Edwards shared this recipe on her site, "Eat Plant-Based Foods.com". For those who may be unfamiliar with leeks, this is an easy introduction to them. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 3-4 whole Leeks minced Garlic, fresh or...
This recipe by Rachael Ray is a fun, hands-on activity to do with your kids. Serves: 6 Ingredients: 1 ripe melon, such as Cantaloupe or Honeydew 1/2 to 3/4 cup seedless Raspberry jam (Dee used strawberry jam) 1 1/2 cups shredded Coconut, toasted Directions: 1. Cut the...
Looking quite similar to onions in appearance, leeks are root vegetables and are related to onions, garlic, scallions, shallots and chives. Their flavor is onion-like but much milder. People who avoid this vegetable because they dislike onions should try them, their...
A member of the cucurbita family, which includes squash, pumpkins, cucumbers, melons and gourds, cantaloupe and its relatives grow on the ground surface as a trailing vine. An excellent source of beta-carotene, folic acid, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C and dietary...
Peppers contain high levels of vitamins A, C, and E and most varieties include the minerals iron and potassium. Refrigerate unwashed in a refrigerator hydrator drawer for 1-2 weeks. Eating them raw, added to a veggie tray, sliced in a salad, or as part of a...
Since cucumbers are 95 percent water, they help us replenish the fluids and minerals we lose on those sizzling hot July days. While containing small amounts of vitamins A, C, and a few minerals, they are rich in vitamin E. In addition to using as a snack, either...
An ancient staple food of the Americas, corn is often referred to as maize. When combined with most beans or dairy, corn will provide a complete protein. This is shown by the many traditional native dishes. Similar to other whole grains, corn is a great source of...
