Asparagus has been consumed as a vegetable for over two thousand years. It originated in the countries of the eastern Mediterranean region and remnants of wild asparagus have been found in northern and southern Africa. Archeologists have discovered asparagus seeds in...
When my son was 6 years old he came home from school and proudly told me “Beets are nature’s candy!” His class had learned about different vegetables and beets were his favorite because they taste sweeter than many other vegetables when roasted. Beets have made a...
Roasted Beet Salad This recipe uses the greens, beets, and stems of the beet plant along with vinegar, olive oil, and feta cheese for wonderful flavor. The colors are terrific! 3 each beets and greens1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin1 tablespoon feta cheese1...
If you carrot all about your health, take this quick quiz and see if you can squash the competition with your knowledge of the vegetable group. 0% About how much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables? One quarter One half Three quarters All of it Correct!...
While choosing a rainbow of colors of fruits and vegetables provides a wide variety of phytonutrients that the plants make to protect themselves (and which also benefit our overall health), many people forget that white foods fit into a rainbow of color too! Onion,...
History and Harvest Did you know there are over 20 varieties of onions? It’s true! From green onions (a.k.a. scallions) to red, white, and yellow onions and even shallots, you have no reason not to add these layered beauties to more of your meals. Let’s review this...
