You eat carrots regularly — but how much do you know about them? Although they can be grown year-round, all root vegetables thrive during the Winter season, protected from cooler temperatures by the earth. Carrots are known for their vibrant orange color, but there are also purple, red, yellow, and white varieties — mostly grown as novelty crops. The root itself is crunchy and sweet, while Read more

I have loved Jamie Oliver since his days on The Naked Chef and have definitely picked up each one of his cookbook along the way! His latest, Meals in Minutes, is a new take on the cookbook: rather than being individual dishes, the recipes are full meals that, in his words, only take about 30 minutes to prepare with some practice. Fall is arriving in San Francisco, so it was the perfect Read more

How many times have you been at a soirée and picked at sticks of celery and carrots, occasionally dipping them into a bowl of ranch dressing? A typical party hors d'oeuvre, the veggie sticks are often the healthiest option at a buffet table. While you can't go wrong with either of them, there are distinct differences between the two, which may have you trying to balance out your consumption. Read more

Check out this recipe for a carrot salad that FitSugar user wiggle shared in our Healthy Recipe community group. This is so easy to make if you have a food processor. I use "seasoned" rice vinegar since it has a little sugar and salt added to it. If the salad feels too dry, add more sesame oil to the mix. See the recipe when you read more Read more