Fire Up Your 4th of July Celebration with Red, White and Blue (Foods!)

4th of July foods

I simply just love the 4th of July!  It is really one of my favorite holidays of the year.  I mean really, who does not like relaxing and catching up with family and friends and enjoying a gooey cheeseburger hot off the grill?  And seeing those beautiful firework displays light up the night sky is [...]

Field Trip: Your Local Farmer’s Market

Local Farmer's Markets

Time to go out and explore your community!  With so many local farms and orchards growing fresh produce, a trip to your local farmer’s market is simply a must this time of year.  You can’t get fresher than a tomato that just got picked.  Not only is it a fun way to try out new [...]

How to Eat Healthy on Super Bowl Sunday

Control Food Portions While Dining Out

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, or USDA, Super Bowl Sunday is only second to Thanksgiving as the highest food consumption day by Americans. Isn’t that crazy? I had no idea, but I suppose it does kind of make sense! If you think about it, Super Bowl parties usually consist of a meat [...]