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Credible nutrition information, cooking tips, product recommendations, and reflections on sustainability from Dietitian Ann.
Produce Spotlight: Summer Squash
Few vegetables say “summer” like summer squash – it’s even in the name! I’m excited to introduce you to four different varieties of Summer Squash today: Zucchini, Yellow Zucchini, Summer Squash, and Patty Pan Squash. How to Pick Summer Squash When choosing a squash, look for one without many blemishes (although you can easily salvage…
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5 Winter Squash to Stock up on this Fall
Watch: How to Stock up on these 5 Winter Squash this Fall Eating seasonal produce ensures you’re enjoying the tastiest, most nutritious produce available. Stock up on these squash to eat seasonally during the cold winter months… The seasons are changing, the leaves are falling – which means that summer produce will soon be gone.…
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How to Cook a Vegetable if you’ve Never Seen it Before
I was introduced to Kohlrabi when I moved to Colorado and found it at a local farmer’s market. Here how to prep and enjoy this veggie! A How-To Guide for Beginner (and Expert) Cooks One of the most intimidating things about cooking to me is trying something new – a new cooking technique, a new…
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Nutrition Facts for Lettuce and Uses for Various Salad Greens
Which type of lettuce should you use? This overview of the nutrition information, flavor, and texture of different greens will help you choose the best option for your next spring salad. There are few things better than a fresh, crisp green salad in May after a winter full of turnips, potatoes, and beets. Don’t get…
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Proper Meat Cooking Temperatures for Best Quality & Food Safety
Basil & Blue Burgers featured on the Peas & Hoppy Meal Guides For a foolproof way to cook roast, pork chops, and chicken breast perfectly every time, make sure to use this easy trick. When I first started cooking for myself, I began cooking with more plant-based proteins and cutting down on meat. I did…
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All About Peppers: Selection, Nutrition, Storage, and Preparation
How do you know when a pepper is ripe? How do you store peppers? Learn all about bell peppers and how to cut and prepare any type of pepper for your next dish. If you partake in picking a peck of peppers, you probably prefer the peppers to be perfect for picking. I’m here to…
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Home Food Safety at Thanksgiving
Avoid food poisoning at your holiday gathering! Learn how long to thaw a turkey, when to put leftovers away, and how to have a safe and healthy Thanksgiving dinner. Guest blog post written by Erin Kloster, student at Colorado State University studying Nutrition and Dietetics. With Thanksgiving around the corner we’re all about to head…
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How to Pick the Right Pan: Definitions and Uses of Common Cookware
Baking dish versus sheet pan. Frying pan versus skillet versus sauté pan. Pot versus saucepan. Here’s how to tell the difference and choose the best cookware for your recipe. What does it mean when a recipe states to use a baking dish? Is it different from a baking sheet? How do you tell the difference?…
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How to Make a Weekly Meal Plan
Learn how to make a weekly meal plan using this free printable Meal Planning Template. Our easy meal planning process saves you time, money, and stress! Type “meal plan” into Google’s search bar and hit enter. You’ll find the search engine pulls up over 1.2 billion results. If you’ve ever tried one of these meal…
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Shhh… Stop, loud world!Stop drawing me in, taking me out, throwing me‘round and ‘round,upside down –I want to walk straightly. One day I heard my bodyafter years of ignorance and self-doubt andself-pity;I listened and stood,searched for my tribe andnourishmentand never felt better,although it’s certainly been hardto hear instead of ignoreand trust instead of berate. When…
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