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Check Out These Grants for Kids Gardens

Gardening with children is fun and inspirational. The sense of wonder, the thrill of discovery and the chance to learn from nature are gifts every child should experience. Lessons abound! We love to share information about grants that are available to schools, churches and communities. Everyone loves harvesting what they grow! Photo courtesy of [...]

July 27th, 2014|Categories: Loaves and Fishes|

Grants Program Kickstarts Food Gardens

For those looking to start a food garden project to benefit a local community, a boost in the form of “seed funding” is available. Sow It Forward is the grants and partnership program of Kitchen Gardeners International. The grant is for nonprofit causes or organizations. Past grantees include school gardens, community gardens, food bank gardens, [...]

July 9th, 2014|Categories: Loaves and Fishes|

Watermelon Is Perfect for Summer Celebrations

Watermelon helps put the red into red, white and blue celebrations. Few things say “summer” like fresh fruit, and watermelon is at the top of the list for a warm-weather favorite. It’s refreshing and available at roadside stands and farmers markets. In addition to being delicious and refreshing on a hot, summer day, watermelons are [...]

July 3rd, 2014|Categories: Eat This and Live!, Uncategorized|

Get Your Grill On and Try a Variety of Veggies

Summertime cookouts call for more than just grilled burgers. Grilled veggies are excellent and a nice alternative to other preparation methods. Here’s a quick and easy cooking time guide: Asparagus: 5 to 8 minutes Green beans: 5 to 10 minutes Eggplant, sliced: 5 to 7 minutes Mushrooms: 5 to 8 minutes Onions, red or Vidalia: [...]

July 3rd, 2014|Categories: Eat This and Live!, Uncategorized|

Everyone Loves Fruit Kebabs

Fruit kebabs are a fun way to involve children in summer picnics, cookouts or afternoon snacks. It’s easy to mix and match different fruits. Grapes, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, pineapple, banana or apple chunks are delicious and refreshing. For a holiday-themed snack, make "Fruit Sparklers" with blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. Enlist children to help make [...]

July 3rd, 2014|Categories: Eat This and Live!, Uncategorized|

Delicious & Inspiring Cheap Meals

“Good and Cheap” is a new resource that provides recipes and guidelines for those who have a tight budget. But this is food that anyone will love. The recipes make vegetables rather than meat the starring attraction. The author, Leanne Brown, designed the recipes for the budget of people on the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance [...]

June 24th, 2014|Categories: Loaves and Fishes|

PlantPure Nation: A Story of Food & Freedom

The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies at Cornell University touts the healing power of a whole food plant-based diet. As part of its certificate program in plant-based nutrition, it features many medical doctors who site research and provide examples of the difference a whole food plant-based diet makes. They share example after example [...]

June 13th, 2014|Categories: Loaves and Fishes, Uncategorized|

Bean Tepees Help Make Gardens Magical

Adventure abounds in a garden. When you add a bean tepee for your children, it becomes a magical place and takes imagination to another level. In a world filled with Smartphones, iPads and Gameboys, introducing your child to the wonders of a garden might be the start of helping your youngster use some of his [...]