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    Food For Better Health,  Healthy Eating,  Recipes,  Salads,  Side Dishes,  Vegetables

    5 Ways to Handle Picky Eaters

    December 5, 2019

    Do you have Picky Eaters in your household? I bet the majority of you do! Whether it is a spouse, kids, or yourself – there are ways to handle those picky eaters. Here are some of my suggestions. Educate Your Family About Food Waste Food is the No.1 item Americans throw away.  Each year up to 40 percent of the food supply in the US is never consumed. Teach your children to appreciate the luxury of our vast food supply and encourage them to chose whole foods, when grocery shopping. As a family, discuss the economic, environmental and social impacts of wasted food. Involve your kids in starting a compost pile…

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    Apples: 10 Things Home Cooks Need to Know

    October 17, 2019

    Fall is the season for apples, despite the year-round availability, they are at their best when newly harvested. More specific harvest times are strongly influenced by weather conditions; most are picked in September – October. Whether shopping at your local grocery store, or buying from an orchard, buy firm, well-colored apples with a fresh fragrance. Apples should not smell musty. The skin should be smooth and free of bruises. Choose apples by how you intend to use them, for eating raw or cooking. What else you should know about apples… 10. Apple varieties now number well into the thousands and can range in color from lemony yellow to green to…

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    Autumn Leeks Elevate Mashed Potatoes

    October 27, 2017

    Leeks can be intimidating but they capable of making borning mashed potatoes and elevating them to something extraordinary. Usually harvested in the autumn months, they are easy to grow from seedlings and are ready six months after planting. Much like an onion, they form a bulb and a long bundle of leaves above the ground. The soil must be loose and well-drained.  The bulbs of the plant do not tolerate wet soil. As a very hearty vegetable, some varieties can survive during the early winter months, extending their harvest season. Most agree, prolonging harvest will intensify the flavor. Unlike its sister, the onion, leeks have a sweeter, milder flavor, and…

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    5 Ways the Potato Can Be Healthy Food

    April 6, 2017

    Making a Potato Healthy Recent research has determined THE POTATO can be healthy.  At only 110 calories for one medium russet potato, they are high in fiber, calcium and potassium.  If cooked properly, they can help lower blood sugar levels. The key to lowering blood sugar, while still enjoying the fluffy, creamy potato, is to accompany your ‘tater with “spud buddies.”  Coined by America’s Test Kitchen, “spud buddies”  are blood sugar helpers which prevent rapid glucose absorption. A List of 5 Spud Buddies 1.Add avocado as a GOOD FAT.   Mash up an avocado and place on top of a baked potato instead of butter or sour cream.   2.Include an…

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    Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

    November 7, 2016

    These creamy Parmesan mashed potatoes were a great alternative to baked potatoes, which we have most Friday nights.  This recipe has a simple twist.  These potatoes are not only creamy but very rich.  Be careful just how much cheese you add. Consider leaving on the skin of the potato for the beneficial nutrients. What makes these potatoes different? At The Fresh Market, I found a different kind of potato, I have never used before; Cinacia Buttercream Potatoes. Cinacia is an organic, sustainable farm in Colorado. Very similar in aroma and color of the russet potato, but the buttery texture makes them perfect for mashed potatoes. Jo Ann Burrington’s recipe that…

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