While the weather in Colorado has been confusing lately. . . snow days in May, then 87 degrees 10 days later, etc. I’ve had a few questions from readers about “what is in season?”. To answer the question, I’d love to share a blurb from my book Real Food, Real Simple available here and on […]
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GMOs or Genetically Modified Organisms have been all over the media in the past month or so leading up to election day. Why? Much of the processed food in the U.S. is made of corn, soy, or other crops that have been genetically modified. In essence, a food that has been genetically modified means that
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Somewhere along the way Brussels sprouts got a really bad reputation. They are often near the top of the list when you ask kids what their least favorite foods are. I have a theory. . . Brussels sprouts that have been frozen and thawed often turn mushy when you boil or steam them. Seriously, do
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As a Fort Collins Nutritionist and healthy recipe creator, I love love love winter squash. It comes in abundance in CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) shares and is easy to find at farmers’ markets and grocery stores too. Winter squashes like butternut squash are also easy on the food budget and store well. This quick and
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Spaghetti Squash is one of those fresh vegetables that many CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) shareholders have no idea what to do with. This is an incredibly quick and easy recipe that is delicious too. Many whole food recipes made with fresh vegetables are really simple and tasty too. Give this one a try! Spaghetti
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On Saturdays for the past ten weeks or so, I’ve worked at the Drake Road Farmer’s Market in Fort Collins, Colorado selling locally grown organic vegetables and fruits to eager market-goers. It’s been a blast and an incredible experience. That is why when Steve Maitland, the farmer at Fossil Creek Farm, asked me several months
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