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Good Food Month Comes to Springfield

October is Good Food Month 2021. It was only a matter of time before NonGMO Month, Fair Trade Month, and National Seafood Month combined into one. A proactive stance on food purity and ethical practices starts…

amla fruit

The Wild Goose Hunt is Over – Amla Fruit

The Amla berry tree grows natively in India and parts of Asia. The small fibrous green fruits flaunt whole-food antioxidant vitamins C and E. Traditionally, Ayurvedic medicine uses the sour fruit as a restorative health tonic.…

make tortilla ice cream desert

Tortilla Ice Cream Boats

Maritime time! Let’s make yummy tortilla ice cream boats full of your best veg ice cream using Siete Cassava tortillas. Shape and bake! This recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free. The kids will love it and so…

lycopene in tomato for BP

Fruits, Veggies – Life Saving Benefits

Late summer fruits and vegetables are simply divine. Early spring spinach enjoyed a break for summer heat and now it is planted anew with the hope of a harvest when cooler nights call. Lancaster area farmers…

yogurt bark with fruit and granola

Fruity Frozen Yogurt Bark

Cool Yogurt Bark with Fruit and Granola It’s summertime and the living is easy. What better time to craft a healthy and delicious frozen Greek yogurt confection that the whole family will love. Choose your favorite…

make ricotta cheese at home

Ricotta Cheese Your Way

Now that we’ve passed National Cannoli Day, it’s time to review adding healthy ricotta cheese to your diet. Ricotta without the sugar and chocolate chippers goes a long way in a healthy diet. It could be…

non-irradiated fresh herbs and dry herbs

Herbs: Dry, Non-Irradiated or Fresh

There is certainly a time and a place for both fresh and dried herbs. But how do we know the when and where? What about non-irradiated herbs. Are they safe? Or is irradiated better? This is…

Refreshing Cherry Popsicles with Basil

Cherry Basil Popsicles

Sweet cherry and savory basil? Celebrate warmer days ahead with this summery flavor combination from R. W. Knudsen. Cherry basil popsicles are the perfect addition to backyard summer barbecues. Be sure to harvest your own basil…

Creamy and crunchy avocado fries

Crunchy Avocado Fries

Switch things up in the kitchen and try these crunchy avocado fries. They are the perfect combo of cream and crunch. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce for a snack that satisfies. Or, try alongside your…

Latte with matcha green tea powder

Drink Matcha for Reduced Anxiety

Matcha is the finely ground powder from dried leaves of the camellia sinensis green tea bush. It is typically grown in the shade to keep the amino acid content in the leaves high and the caffeine…