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Eating fruit is an important part of a healthy diet, but doing it everyday can become, well, boring. This is when the berry salad comes into play. Bright and light, this simple salad is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Both adults and kids can […]

I have made a variety of strawberry jams and jellies over the years, but none have compared to good old simple Strawberry Freezer Jam. It is super easy to make and a perfect project to do with young children. Though freezer jam can be made with […]

We are about one month away from the beginning of strawberry season. I am starting to plan my canning and freezing for the year and thought you may like some easy ideas to preserve the classic taste of early summer. When strawberries are ripe for […]

Roasting strawberries is by far one of my favorite ways to save these little morsels of early summer. Strawberries are great fresh, so if cooking them seems like too much work, you are not alone. I was not entirely on board either, until I started making […]

Pea shoots are available mid-spring through fall at farmer’s markets and Asian grocery stores. Or you can grow them yourself from seed. That is what I did with these, but more on that later. For now, let’s talk about why we all should be eating pea […]

I have been addicted to bahn mi sandwiches since the first time I had one. When I realized how easy they were to make at home, they became a regular menu item at my house. They make a great lunch or dinner and are perfect […]

Frozen chard is perfect for bulking up soups, filling everything from calzones to hand pies to crepes, and can also hold its own as simple side on a busy night. When frozen, it is easy to grab a handful for a smoothie or a soup, […]

Frozen carrots are perfect in soups, make a great addition to sautes and can be used for a simple side dish. When blanched before freezing, carrots retain their vibrant color and taste as delicious as the day they were picked. Buy carrots at the height […]

I was an adult before I saw how Brussels sprouts grew on a long thick stalk. Prior to that I had only eaten Brussels sprouts that come out of a bag and I guess I just thought they came like that. I never liked them […]