Food on the Table

For most picky eaters, naturally sweet, juicy pineapple is low on the list of disliked foods. But did you know that this tasty fruit is full important vitamins and enzymes that are critical to a healthy diet?
Despite popular belief, pineapple was first discovered in South America by early explorers. It was then taken back to [...]

We’re pleased to welcome guest chef Heather Hunsaker.  She shares a vegetarian Crockpot meal to help your family give Meatless Monday a try!
Designed to raise environmental and health awareness, “Meatless Monday” has been gaining popularity over the years. The idea is simple, one day a week, eliminate meat from your diet and eat more fresh [...]

This is a great time of year to take advantage of all the beautiful fresh herbs around. There are so many benefits to using fresh herbs. They instantly liven up any dish adding a certain zing and earthiness. One of my favorite herbs to use right now is mint. Mint is [...]

This week’s ingredient might be foreign to some people, but it is worth trying and could very well become a staple in your family’s diet. Jicama is extremely refreshing and can be eaten cooked or raw. When cooked, jicama becomes a blank canvas and takes on any flavors added to it. In [...]

Summertime is synonymous with an abundance of fruits and vegetables, but the one that really stands out to me is sweet corn. It is usually at its peak in the summertime as well as extremely affordable. It is perfect for barbeques and usually pretty easy to get those picky eaters to love. [...]