It’s Spring and Cinco de Mayo! A perfect combination of celebrations. Cinco de Mayo is a celebration created by Mexicans living in America in the late 1800s. Celebrated in America, but not much south of the border, it is in memory of the victory of a small Mexican army over a 3 times as large French colonial force.
Smoothies are an easy way to get a meal on the run. A fast tasty snack loaded with vitamins, minerals, and protein. This is an easy way to “eat” those greens that you may not like but that are good for you.
Bunnies love Carrots, and there’s a reason for that. Carrots are loaded with Vitamin C and make a delicious dessert to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Have you noticed that in the winter, fresh fruits and vegetables often look limp or wilted? If you are looking for better taste and nutrition, try frozen fruits and veggies. Why? Because they are allowed to fully ripen in sunny fields where they are grown.
We are approaching the March weather, which means rain, snow, sleet, warm one day, freezing the next and spring sun trying to chase away the winter gloom. You never know! That’s why we’re rooting (Hay Ray!) for those root veggies that give us what we need to get through the weather craziness.
It’s Pumpkin time. Our Harvest Home markets has dozens of sizes and shapes. Some are just for carving; some are delicious in muffins, bread, or pancakes. Pumpkin adds flavor to smoothies, soups or makes a mouth-watering meal (see recipes). It’s nutritiously rich, high in fiber and low in calories. Its nutrients are good for your eyes and skin and can help improve your blood pressure.
Its Pumpkin season and our Harvest Home Farmers Markets have dozens of sizes and shapes of them everywhere. Pumpkins aren’t just for carving; they make delicious muffins and pancakes. Pumpkin adds flavor to smoothies and makes a mouth-watering curry (see recipes). It’s nutritiously rich, high in fiber and low in calories. Eat it like a veggie, it’s good for your eyes and skin and can help improve your blood pressure.
