Hacking Your Snacks

Hacking Your Snacks Download PDF Snacking can be tricky, especially when you’re on the go or in a time crunch. Planning for these situations, when possible, makes it much easier to eat nutritious, satisfying snacks. Combining food groups makes for a filling snack that will last you until your next meal. These are easy to […]

Grill Safely

How to Grill Safely Download pdf Ready to crack out the grill for a Saturday evening barbecue? Before you get started, make sure to take some safety precautions to keep yourself and others healthy. Avoid cross-contamination by keeping raw meat, poultry, and seafood away from other foods while shopping and preparing. Keep your meats refrigerated […]

Knife Skills

Knife Safety Knives are an important and versatile tool in the kitchen. You probably know how to chop or shred, but do you know what it means to concasser or batonnet? In addition to knowing how to use a knife, it’s important to care for your knives properly. Knives should be properly cleaned, stored safely, […]

Bell Peppers: Tips and Tricks

Bell Peppers: Tips and Tricks https://youtu.be/S0SkDT2yf8c It’s important to make half of your plate fruits and vegetables. One great option is bell peppers!  Bell peppers are a warm season vegetable that grows during the summer and early fall. They come in several different colors. Did you know that red, yellow, and orange bell peppers all […]

Kale Tips and Tricks

Kale Tips and Tricks https://youtu.be/itSjn8LTubI MyPlate suggests making half your plate fruits and vegetables. They come many flavors, textures, and colors. With all this variety, it can be hard to keep track of how to store and use each one. Here you’ll learn how to get the most out of your kale and save money […]

Tomatoes Tips and Tricks

Tomatoes: Tips and Tricks https://youtu.be/SzTVw92hHsE MyPlate suggests making half your plate fruits and vegetables. Luckily they come in a variety of colors, flavors, and textures, so even if you don’t like one fruit or vegetable, you might like another one. With all this variety, it can be hard to keep track of how to store […]

Basil Tips and Tricks

Basil: Tips and Tricks https://youtu.be/oBEaz4QS0hE Cooking with Flavor Everything we eat and drink matters. Too much saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars can negatively affect our health, so we want to limit these. Luckily, we can still use spices, herbs, and even fruits and vegetables to add flavor in a healthy way. But with so […]

Zucchini Tips and Tricks

Zucchini: Tips and Tricks https://youtu.be/FfagYG37pLc The MyPlate suggests varying your vegetables. Luckily, there are dozens to choose from and they come in many forms: fresh, canned, frozen, whole, or cut up. Because of this, it can be difficult to keep track of how to store each one. Zucchini is a summer squash and falls under […]