I love cucumbers. They’re one of my favorite summer time vegetables. But when the cucumber vines in my garden have a prolific year, I find myself thinking of different ways to use up all the cucumbers I harvest. Even if you don’t have a garden, you may find your CSA box filled to the brim…
Do you ever find yourself making things more complicated than they need to be? I do. Lately, when I make sweet potatoes, I’ve been peeling, cutting, chopping, seasoning, and then roasting or grilling them. They’re wonderful – full of flavor and a healthy dose of nutrients. The other night I made cinnamon-maple roasted sweet potatoes;…
When apple season rolls around, one of my family’s favorite dishes is homemade applesauce. It doesn’t last long around here and everyone agrees it’s better than store-bought. Applesauce is easy to make, tastes great, loved by kids, and a healthy addition to any meal or snack. Apples are a good source of fiber and low in calories, sodium,…
Bananas are a quick go-to for healthy snacks. They have no fat, cholesterol, or sodium – making them a heart healthy choice; and they’re a good source of potassium, vitamin B6, fiber, and manganese. One medium banana supplies about 105 nutrient dense calories. My family usually has no trouble eating bananas before they start turning…