Making your own lunch is are a great way to take advantage of the odds and ends in the fridge or pantry. Leftovers are easy for adults to take to work, especially if they have access to a microwave, but children tend to need cold lunches; they have a hard time microwaving last night's dinner… Continue reading Nutrition Tip of the Week: Wrap Up Lunch
Cooler weather outside means it is time for warmer meals inside! Potatoes are in season in the fall because they have been growing underground all summer and it's finally time to dig them up! Whether you dig them up with a shovel, or a specialized potato digger you pull with a big tractor, you're digging… Continue reading Tip of the Week: Top 5 Ways to Upgrade a Baked Potato!
Creating a quick bread is a fun way to get the whole family involved in the kitchen. Quick breads are an easy and tasty way to combine the grains group with fruit or veggies (or both!). Quick breads are just like the name implies: quick to make! Unlike the yeast-risen breads we are used to… Continue reading Create Family Mealtime: Quick Bread
Nothing tastes like summer quite as much as a summer peach right off the tree. Utah has some ideal landscapes for growing peach trees, and pick your own peaches orchards can be found across the state. Farmers and growers also bring their fresh peaches to farmers markets and roadside stands all over the state, so… Continue reading Tip of the Week: Top 5 Ways to Enjoy Peaches
July is National Grill Month! Its a great way to cook for quite a few reasons. Grilled food tastes great, grilling is an easy way to cook for a crowd, and many folks choose to cook outside to not overheat the house in summertime. Grilling uses direct heat to cook foods and requires a watchful… Continue reading Nutrition Tip of the Week: Great Grill Skills
