There are so many options to choose from when searching for fresh vegetables for tonight’s dinner, but wait, what produce is in season? Finding ways to be creative with the season’s current harvest can be daunting. Especially if you like to plan your meals and have fresh produce in the frig ready to use! Read …
IN-SEASON PRODUCE AT THE MVGA’S FARMERS’ MARKET. Read More »
If you’ve ever felt like life is flying by and just downright overwhelming to manage everything, then this blog post is for you. I know what it feels like when your week is packed with meetings, shuttling kids back and forth, completing errands, and feeling like there is just too little of you. It’s not …
Melons are a beautiful tasty fruit that grows on vines and inter-weaves over the ground. The vines have yellow flowers and weave their way across the ground. Melons come in a variety of sizes and colors. The Melon belongs to the Curcurbitaceae family. Read on if you’re wondering how melons benefit us. 1. From seedling …
Haven’t we all pondered this question when we have a fresh MVGA Farmers’ Market bag of corn on the cob? Most people, just like me want the easiest way to cook corn on the cob with the best results! But which cooking method is the best? Read on if you’d like to know the many …
SO EXACTLY HOW MANY WAYS CAN YOU COOK CORN ON THE COB? Read More »
Did you know Honey never spoils-provided you keep it stored in a high-quality airtight container? Through research, it’s been proven that honey has an endless shelf life when kept in the right conditions. Some of the oldest honey was found in Egyptian tombs dating as far back as several thousand years. Honey was so valued …
Have you ever wondered why there are so many different choices of jellied products? Well, I was confused too! Read on if you’d like to know the difference between jelly, jam, preserves, marmalade, and fruit butter! 1. It’s all about the thickening and consistency of the jelled product Jellies Jams and preserves characteristics are all …