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October 4th is National Taco Day (yes there really is a Food Day for everything!).  Tacos are a personal favorite of mine–they’re simple to make,…

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Skipping one sugar-sweetened beverage a day – an energy drink, a soda, a sweetened iced tea, etc. – can help Americans lead healthier…

If apricots weren’t fall flavor enough, how about gooey Medjool dates stuffed with dried apricots and walnuts! What is a good date? (Insert potential joke he…

Spaghetti squash is a winter squash that is gaining popularity as a lower calorie, lower carb alternative to pasta. Once it’s cooked, it’s as simple as dra…

Botanically speaking, tomatoes, peas, and lima beans are categorized as fruits, but due to their savory flavors are historically used as vegetables in main mea…

Eggplant flesh will have tan to brown colored spots around the seeds. If this is the color you are referring to, it is edible. If the flesh is more brown than…

A pumpkin, from a botanist perspective, is a fruit because it’s a product of the seed-bearing structure of flowering plants. Vegetables, on the other han…

  Consuming produce at its peak guarantees the freshest taste, the greatest nutritional value and the most affordable price. Like our own gardens, surplus sea…

TheBUZZ Americans Lacking Quality Sources of Plant-Based Protein? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Americans’ main source of dietary protein…

On Halloween, candy reigns supreme but it doesn’t have to be the only treat in your house this year. These boo-nana popsicles are a fun project for both kids…

Think Pomegranates are intimidating? Think again!!! These little jewels pack a power punch! An average pomegranate contains about 600 juicy seeds, also known a…

If you’re anything like me, you enjoy baking during the fall months.  Maybe it’s the abundance of delicious fall fruit available and the fact I do…