One Step at a Time – October
Eat the colors of the season. Winter squash with their bright orange flesh provide a power boost with vitamins and minerals that every body needs.
Prepare Asparagus Beds Now
Asparagus is one of the delicacies of spring, but fall is the time to improve your soil to have it ready for spring planting of this delicious vegetable. Horticulturist John Vining shared this helpful information on soil preparation and varieties. As we are closing in on the holidays, consider asparagus crowns as a Christmas gift [...]
Add Roasted Butternut Squash to Your Fall Menu
Every season offers something new from God’s great earth. During the fall and winter, farmers markets and grocery stores are teeming with winter squash. Some of the popular varieties are butternut, acorn, Hubbard, turban and spaghetti. Winter squash should be firm and heavy for their size. They will keep for up to three months, depending [...]
Deer Hunters and Landowners Team Up to Feed the Hungry
Deer season runs from early fall through early winter in many regions of the country. For many hunters, it’s not only a sport but it’s a way to enjoy local food. Backyard Bow Pro, an organization that started in North Carolina and is now in more than 20 states, encourages hunters to team with landowners [...]
Fall Is Apple Time!
The fall season is when apples are at their best. If you’ve only relied on store-bought apples and haven’t eaten an apple from a nearby orchard, you are missing out. In fact, you may not realize how delicious apples really are! A wonderful family outing in the fall is to visit an apple orchard. It’s [...]
Saying Grace – September
Bless the children in this new school year. Give them the gift of joy and wonder in all things, healthy bodies and safe and supportive homes and classrooms.
One Step at a Time – September
Eat breakfast! Something as simple as a peanut butter sandwich and a glass of milk is a good start to the day.
Eating Breakfast Is a Plus for Kids’ Math Performance
Breakfast adds up to a better day! Eating breakfast has long been touted as a way to have an edge in the classroom. When children eat breakfast, they are more alert and able to absorb the day’s lessons. Studies show that eating breakfast adds up to better math scores too. A U.S. Department [...]
Fresh Peaches Provide Summertime Goodness
A fresh peach is one of the pleasures of summertime goodness. They are a good source of vitamin C, which helps the body resist infection and aids in development of connective tissue. Peaches also provide vitamin A, which helps you maintain healthy vision and skin. They also are a good source of riboflavin and antioxidants. [...]
Fall Garden Time – Good Taste at Your Fingertips
Radishes and leafy greens are great additions to a fall garden. Established herbs such as parsley continue to flourish in the cooler weather. In many parts of the country, August is the time to start a fall vegetable garden. Many cool-season vegetables, such as carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, produce their best [...]