I make it a point to only eat tomatoes when they’re in season. After spending the summer months eating sweet and juicy tomatoes from the local farmers market and my own garden, there’s just no going back to those dull and flavorless ones at the grocery store. So how was I able to make my favorite tomato sandwich for lunch yesterday? It’s all thanks to a local farmer’s greenhouse.
They’re just tiny sprouts right now, but in a few weeks the herbs in my garden will be flourishing. Growing your own herbs is easy, and you don’ t need loads of space to do it. Start them now and enjoy them all summer long! Here are some tips to get you started.
They sure are funny-looking, but fiddleheads are a truly unique (and delicious!) market find. Learn why you should give these wild veggies a try, and find out how to cook the crunchy green delicacies.
I usually write about my favorite finds from the farmers’ market or my CSA box, but I also grow some of my own food. After a few years of TLC, my lemons trees have produced their first harvest. I couldn’t wait to dig in!
I didn’t want to waste one bit of these plump and juicy Eureka lemons, so I found a use for everything from the juice to the peel.
Spring is gearing up and for a local food junkie like me, it’s time to hit the farmers’ markets. Discover how to find a market near you, then get other tips for eating closer to home.
Organic produce is all the rage these days, but do you need to pay the premium to buy EVERYTHING organic? Some fruits and vegetables are grown using more pesticides and herbicides than others. We’re breaking down research from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) to let you know which foods you should splurge on in the organic section and which foods you can buy conventional some of the time.
Have you thought about how your eating habits affect the environment? In honor of Earth Week, we chatted with registered dietitian, chef and eco-cuisine expert Jackie Newgent to get her take on eco-friendly eating and tips to help green up your cooking style. Plus, try a recipe from her newest cookbook!
When I sit down to think about new year’s resolutions, I try to come up with healthy additions that I can make to my lifestyle — not just “bad things” I need to take away.
As you may know, I’m very passionate about living “green,” so I thought I would share a few simple ways you can green up your life — particularly your kitchen — for 2010.
Even if being green is not your thing, these changes can help to save you money, make you healthier and introduce you to some tasty eats. Try one or them all — every little step helps.
Green living has gotten tons of attention in recent years — and I think that’s great. I’m always praising the benefits of local, fresh foods to my friends and clients. Here some tips I follow to make my own smarter food choices.
Food labels have been around for decades, and every day they get more and more complicated. Here’s the lowdown on some popular eco-friendly terms and what they mean, if anything.
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Coconut Chicken With Pineapple-Chili Salsa
Trail Mix Citrus Pilaf
Purple Potatoes with Rosemary and Olives
Orange-Glazed Carrots
