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Sweet Potato + Chili = One Pot Meal

Fall has arrived and that means that it is time for all things soup. I love this time of year because it means one pot dinners are on the stove and in the slow cooker. It is also the time that I can take an old favorite and amp up the nutritional value by adding vegetables that are available during the fall months. This week I had received two beautiful sweet potatoes in our CSA Bag. Sweet potatoes are vegetables which
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Try a Different Squash – Delicata

In our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) bag this week we received two types of squash an acorn squash and something new to me a delicata squash.  Delicata squash are long and narrow.  The color is an off white or light yellow color with some orange and green lines. We prepared the acorn squash in a crockpot, recipe here.  It was seasoned with cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and butter. Both of my children enjoyed the taste of the squash. I’m
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Spaghetti Squash + Tomatoes = A Meal Packed With Nutrition

Everyone can benefit from eating more vegetables. Whether you purchase them at a road side stand, farmer’s market, or through a CSA, there is never a better time to get the freshest produce available than at this time of year. Vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals. Are low in calories, and look lovely on your plate. This week from the CSA bag I decided to pair the spaghetti squash and the cherry tomatoes together to make a tasty main dish
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