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We all need to work together to reduce our footprint on this earth and that includes using up every bit of our foods and produce that we can (or composting and recycling what we can’t). When using up the often overlooked Carrot Tops is this …
There are a ton of different types of Eggplant! When this Asian Eggplant first showed up in our CSA share last year, I was a bit confused as to what to do with it (stir-fry always works – but we had just done that). A …
Zucchini Season!
When the heat is on, zucchini season is here, and they are ready to take over your kitchen! I personally loved being at the point of saying “OMG, what am I going to do with all of this zucchini!?”. During the height of the overwhelming zucchini season, it is not uncommon for us to eat it every day (in every way – breads, muffins, grilled, rolled, casseroles, stuffed, appetizer bites, etc). You can make zucchini boats (a hallowed out zucchini stuffed with stuff) in just about any flavor variation that you like. This Mexican Version comes together so quickly and makes a perfect light summer dinner or could even be served alongside another Mexican dish.
I think that Beet Greens are an unsung hero (lets be honest here, I think often beets in general are underplayed and people just don’t appreciate them in general)! Beets & their Greens are a GREAT spring/summer vegetable since you have the potential to get …
When summer produce is in it’s prime, you have no excuse not to cram as much of the summer goodness into your face as possible! It is healthy, it is easily adaptable, it is fresh, and it is cost effective (especially if you or your …
You eat healthy, you exercise, but you have a few pounds that you just can’t seem to get rid of. No matter how hard you work (or don’t work) those last few pounds (or those first few pounds to kick-start a healthier you) just won’t let themselves get evicted! …Enter the Cabbage Soup Diet!
I remember my parents going on this when I was in Middle School and thinking it was totally gross (I also thought cooked vegetables were totally gross at that point in my life though too). I now really enjoy the taste of the Cabbage Soup – often even going as far as making it when I am NOT following the diet plan! So, while this soup can help you in your dieting & eating healthy plan – you should also make it just as a yummy & healthy soup to enjoy!
The one problem with the Cabbage Soup Diet, is who really wants to eat SOUP in the middle of the SUMMER!? Continue reading Gazpacho Cabbage Soup
