Can You Identify Spring Produce?


Updated 04/25/12 4:27 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Seasonal Spring Produce

Spring is definitely in the air and we're pumped — not only for a newly sparkling kitchen (thanks to Spring cleaning!), but also, in particular, for the colorful and diverse produce that the season brings with it. Perhaps you're as enthusiastic about the new crop as we are, and you know your vernal vegetables and fruits inside and out. Can you spot the Spring produce at farmers markets? Let's Read more

Taste All the Colors of the Rainbow


Updated 04/13/12 11:06 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Fruits and Vegetables Rainbow

Now that we've taken a tour of the produce section, color by color, we're so inspired to make meals that use all of these fresh, flavorful ingredients. But before we do, we want to take one more moment to admire all of the gorgeous edible colors. Read more

Taste the Rainbow: Red


Updated 04/10/12 2:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Red Vegetables

The first stop on our colorful tour of produce is the red section. Specifically, beets, red bell peppers, and radishes stood out on the grocery shelves. Find out our favorite ways to use these red ingredients when you read on! Read more

Taste the Rainbow


Updated 04/11/12 3:35 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Colorful Fruits and Vegetables

In honor of Eco Month, we want to take this week to appreciate all of the colorful, nutritious, flavorful produce that we get to enjoy. Last week, we scoured the shelves of our local Whole Foods Market for the most colorful ingredients, from bright red bell peppers to deep purple cabbage. We're going to be taking a look at all of the colors of the produce rainbow and chatting about our favorite Read more

Make the Most Out of Your Vegetable Crisper With Rainbow Pasta


Updated 04/19/12 8:43 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Fast Vegetable Pasta Recipe

For reasons that are beyond my control, the other day I found myself faced with a pile of colorful vegetables that were too beautiful and flavorful to go unused. Not wanting to be wasteful (it is Eco Month, after all), I decided to keep things straightforward and cook everything together with some white wine and fresh herbs, and mix it with some penne pasta. The flavor of the bell peppers is Read more

A World Tour of International Spring Veggies


Updated 04/09/12 4:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

International Vegetables in Season in Spring

In most of the world, cooking in-season produce isn't just a way of life — it's a celebration. What better way to pay homage to the season of rebirth and new life than to incorporate the freshest, happiest vegetables into your cooking? Take a page from these countries by honoring Spring with gorgeous produce and maybe reinvent a few dishes along the way! Source: Flickr User Dana Moos, luvjnx, Read more

Eat Your Greens: 15 Green Veggie-Packed Recipes to Serve Up on St. Patrick's Day


Updated 03/20/12 5:28 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kid Friendly Green Vegetable Recipes

Make your friends green with envy this St. Patrick's Day when your lil ones start eating peas and green beans. Sure, the day can be filled with tasty sweet treats — nevermind a Shamrock Shake or two — but it's also a great day to convince tots to eat their greens — green vegetables. We've rounded up our favorite kid-friendly green veggie recipes (including a spinach-packed ice cream) to Read more

Fast and Tasty Ways to Sneak Veggies Into Your Diet


Updated 02/27/12 8:22 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Easy Ways to Eat More Vegetables

We love vegetables because they're relatively low in calories but full of essential nutrients like vitamins, fiber, and calcium. Even with all this love, it's still hard to get five servings a day. Vegetables aren't always easy to prepare, and they don't have the wide appeal of a slice of pizza or chocolate cake. Luckily, there are easy ways to sneak veggies into your diet, from allowing you to Read more

5 Easy Ways to Make Vegetables More Fun For Kids


Updated 02/23/12 4:35 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

How to Make Kids Eat Vegetables

It's not always easy to convince kids to try new vegetables, but a little bit of creativity can make the healthy food group more fun. If you keep things playful, your kids will start to look forward to meals and enjoy participating in the full food experience. Hoping to boost your child's veggie intake? Check out these five simple ways to help improve their diet! Read more