One of August’s superfoods is basil. This garnish is spicy and licorice-like but a surprising source of vitamin K, which is crucial for strong, healthy bones. It is packed with flavonoids that can lower your risk for certain cancers and […]
Read the full article →Basil Basics | August Superfood
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.August 12, 2015
How to Freeze Bananas
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.August 11, 2015
Bananas are always present on our counter tops. Every time we make a trip to the grocery store, we buy bananas. They are an easy fast food when someone is hungry in our household. They became a staple for me […]
Read the full article →Perfect Plums
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.August 1, 2015
Ripe plums are not only lusciously juicy and sweet to eat out of your hand but they also bring complex flavor and color to cooking and baking. Their sweet flesh and tart skin are perfect pairs to desserts and savory […]
Read the full article →Watercress: An Overlooked Leafy Green
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.July 29, 2015
We all know that leafy greens are what we should be eating—lettuce, spinach, collard greens, kale, and more—-but watercress!?! Have you added that to your leafy green list? Watercress is often overlooked as a leafy green food source. It is […]
Read the full article →Differences in Egg Yolk Color
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.July 27, 2015
If you have ever cracked open an egg from a free-range hen, you have probably noticed a bright orange to yellow yolk. My family is used to the rich-colored yolks and we don’t think twice about it. The other day […]
Read the full article →Which Eggplant? | Different Types of Eggplants
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.July 19, 2015
Do you include eggplant in your menu plan? Growing up, I (Litsa) always saw my mom cooking eggplants but she always cooked one specific eggplant: The Nadia. However, in recent years, I noticed that while vacationing in Greece at my […]
Read the full article →Better with Basil: Tips on Using & Storing
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.June 21, 2015
Basil is at its peak in summer. Whether you’re growing basil at home or buying it fresh at the local farmer’s market, you’ll want to get the most out of it now and later by storing it properly, keeping it […]
Read the full article →Versatile Colors: Decoding Tomatoes
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.June 17, 2015
Tomatoes are available year round but there is a difference in summer tomatoes—and tomatoes in general. Tomatoes are one of summer’s simplest pleasures—-we’ve all enjoyed a vine ripe tomato, warm from the summer’s heat right in the garden. Right!?! If […]
Read the full article →
