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Zucchini In Cake?
As my family gardened this week we noticed that we have an abundance of zucchini. It’s that time of year where everyone is getting more than they anticipated and they are trying to find ways to use it...
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Summer Squash in September?
Is your garden overflowing with zucchini or another type of summer squash? Lucky you! Summer squash is a warm season vegetable that can be grown throughout the frost-free months. Varieties of summer...
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Buying and Using Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
We are entering that wonderful time of the year when local farmers’ markets are open, roadside stands pop up and even local grocery stores offer plentiful displays of fresh, local fruits and...
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Switch Out Your Regular Pasta With Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash is a vegetable that can be used in place of traditional spaghetti pasta with your favorite sauce. It is full of folic acid, potassium, beta carotene, fiber, and Vitamins A and C – with...
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Planting, I mean “Planning” your Vegetable Garden!
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” – Audrey Hepburn We’re moving into fall and eventually those long winter days and nights, so what better time to “Plan” a Vegetable Garden?” According...
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Join the Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch
October is celebrated as the Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch month, an opportunity to promote both local foods and healthy snacks. The Apple Crunch encourages schools, clubs, or employers to choose a...
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Preserving Summers Bounty By Canning, Freezing or Drying
The pandemic prompted many more people to plant vegetable gardens this year. Both seed companies and Extension Master Gardener programs have noticed this increase between purchases and visits to online...
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Figuring Out Your Fridge
I love walking into the grocery store into the produce section! The colors and textures of the fruits and vegetables are bright and beautiful. Seeing my fridge at home packed with a bright selection...
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Eating a Summer Rainbow
Summer is a magnificent season, when outdoor activities abound, and cookouts happen seemingly every weekend. Think of the general spread at a cookout. What comes to mind? Common cookout options...
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Farmers’ Markets Are Back!
Mid-May and farmers’ markets are back. Farmers’ markets are great places to get fresh produce (often picked that morning) and get inspired to eat and/or cook with fresh ingredients. Since this is the...
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