August

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Chef In The Kitchen

Kids and Summer go hand-in-hand!

August brings us summer barbecues, pool parties and fun gatherings all month long. The kids are on vacation playing in the neighborhood, riding bikes, playing games and looking for quick, easy snacks on the run. Fresh fruits and vegetables are always a great idea.

Cookin' With The Kids

Picnic Lettuce Wraps

Positively Ageless

Positively Ageless with Watercress...

Watercress is underrated. This peppery green is an easy way to add crunch to a salad or zippy flavor to a ho hum soup.

Produce Corner

Increase Your Refrigerator’s Mileage!

How many times have we all stopped at the vegetable crisper, on the way to the cutting board, only to find a plastic bag full of slime rather than the expected fresh ingredient? Not only does this universal experience represent a waste of good food and the money that bought it, but these days the cost of the pricey gas it took to make the original purchase must also be factored in, then double that figure to replace it!

Ethnic Sensations

Authentic Watermelon Agua Fresca

Fruity Aguas Frescas are beverages sold by street vendors and take-out restaurants throughout Mexico. More complex than simple fruit juices, these refreshing drinks are light, balanced and not too sweet – the perfect antidote to those sweltering summer days.
To Your Health

Mini-Nutrition: Encouraging Kids to Eat Healthy

For a parent, the summer months can bring added concerns about your child’s health and nutrition. How can you alleviate some of your own stress, while encouraging your children to eat healthy? Follow these tips from Melissa’s.