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.
Winter is on its way! And the Harvest Home Farmers’ Markets are closing on November 22nd. Stock up now on freshly picked, locally grown veggies and fruits. Buying extra veggies for the future means you get better, healthier veggies in the weeks ahead and saves you money if using SNAP, WIC or EBT.
Rain, snow, warm days and cold the next day, is the winter announcing its end. In the meantime, let’s root for those root veggies that give us what we need to get through this crazy season. Carrots, beets, turnips, and sweet potatoes are colorful bundles of nutrition that add a crunchy taste to your meals while they perk up your body.
Have an unforgettable Thanksgiving dinner with the help of Harvest Home. Our farmers markets are loaded with fresh fruits and vegetables that will give your dinner festive colors, delightful taste, and a bit of healthy goodness. Although we all have our favorite Thanksgiving side dishes, it’s nice to add something new to the table. Here are some time-saving ideas you might like.
