Category Archives: Nutrition

Roasting Beets & Carrots: A Survival Guide

[Post written by: Michelle Little, guest blogger, volunteer and future RDN]   Roasting vegetables in the oven can make the same ol’ veggies come alive with new flavor! This makes it easier to get in the recommended 2 ½ cups of vegetables a day. Roasting brings out a flavor you do not get from steaming alone, plus they are much easier to eat roasted rather than raw.    

ROASTING BEETS

When was the last time you had a fresh beet? Maybe it's been a long time,
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What is a CSA?

  Community Supported Agriculture. The dictionary lists the following definition: a noun--"a system by which people purchase a share from a local farm and periodically receive vegetables and other agricultural products throughout the farming season. Abbreviation: CSA." July 2015 blog 035 A simple definition that means so much more! A CSA is a chance for "city folk" to learn about agriculture, and where their food comes from. It is a chance for people who want
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Not Your Mother’s Tuna!

July 1, 2015 031 I received free samples from Bumble Bee Seafoods that are mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Bumble Bee Seafoods and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. Tuna salad sandwiches on toast are one of my favorite ways to eat tuna.  I like tuna in most anything.  I have fond memories growing up
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