Mellow Yellow: Summer Squash is here!
Sunshine, the beach, the outdoors, warm nights. Summer is in full swing and so is summer squash! There are several types of summer squash– patty pan (scallop), yellow crookneck, chayote, yellow straight neck and zucchini, to name just a few of the varieties. Many people are mostly familiar with the yellow straight neck and zucchini [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Summer Food Safety
It’s summer, which means a plethora of outdoor meals- BBQs, picnics, and potlucks galore. Before you set down that summer salad, take a quick look at these food safety rules to make every event fun, healthy, and safe. Happy eating! The Food and Drug Administration defines foodborne illness as a sickness that occurs when people [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Beat the Summer Heat with Something Sweet
Summer has officially begun, and with it National Frozen Yogurt Month! As the temperature inches higher, many of us are looking for ways to cool down. There are the healthier options: crank up the AC, swim some laps in the pool, drink extra ice water to stay hydrated – but for some reason those don’t [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The Perfect Summer Dessert
When it’s 90+ degrees outside and you’ve been commissioned to bring a dessert to the neighborhood potluck, the last thing you want to do is crank up the oven to whip up a batch of your famous brownies. Sure, buying something at the grocery store is always an option, but for a healthier, homemade, and [...]
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