Saturday was a dream day but with the temperature threatening to take it’s first dip below 40 degrees, it was time to harvest the remaining tomatoes in my garden. Tomatoes are recognized as an outstanding source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that has been linked to a reduced risk of certain cancers, osteoporosis and heart […]
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A Twist on School Lunch
By Gillian Pieper | Published:What’s all this I hear about school lunches and how bad they are? The back-to-school frenzy is rumbling and it’s always a big topic. In some cases it’s true, mystery meat is alive and well. On the other hand, we’re hearing stories of big change across the country and I want in. Imagine, for example, a […]
Read moreFarmer’s Market Finds: It’s Zucchini Time!
By bhg_super_admin | Published:Farmer’s Market Finds: It’s Zucchini Time! Talk about abundance! Zucchini is one vegetable no one seems to struggle with growing. One plant can take over the garden and easily yield 4-5 zucchini per week in mid to late summer. If you don’t grow your own, you can easily find zucchini at your local market or […]
Read moreKeeping Your Cool in the Dog Days of Summer
By bhg_super_admin | Published:Whoa Momma, is it hot out there! I don’t know how you southerners do it. We’ve had 4 days of 95+ degree weather and I’ve all but shut down. Can… just …barely…lift the spoon from the pint of Ben and Jerry’s into my mouth… Webster’s dictionary defines Dog Days as: The period between early July […]
Read moreA Wake Up Call For Health
By Gillian Pieper | Published:A huge body of research was published last month in the New England Journal of Medicine, by Harvard, painting an honest picture of our health prospects. Not like we didn’t know but sometimes a slap of reality put in a new light is useful. Jane Brody gives a nice overview in her recent New York […]
Read moreFarmer’s Market Finds from Facebook Friends
By bhg_super_admin | Published:Last week we asked our Facebook friends to post their ideas for simple summer recipes in 1,000 characters or less. While we didn’t get a lot of entries (too busy? too hot?), we did get 2 great suggestions and I was reminded of all the simple delicious summer combinations that I have yet to prepare […]
Read moreFarmer’s Market Finds This Week
By bhg_super_admin | Published:This week’s Farmer’s Market pick for me is Kale. Kale is rich in calcium, lutein, iron, and Vitamins A, C, E and K, and contains important phytochemicals which research suggests may protect against cancer. Kale is enjoying a resurgence in popularity – every trendy restaurant seems to have its own version of kale salad and […]
Read moreFarmer’s Market Finds for the 4th!
By bhg_super_admin | Published:This afternoon, I took a much needed ‘wellness break’ from my desk and headed to one of my favorite spots, Musterfield Farm in North Sutton, NH to see what was available at the farm stand. Since the weather has been unseasonably cool here, there are still plenty of greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula, chard) and other cool weather crops […]
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By bhg_super_admin | Published:This week in New Hampshire tender greens are still abundant! Mix up your iceberg or romaine routine by adding mesclun greens, baby spinach or arugula leaves to your salad or your sandwich. And, we’re enjoying the first strawberries of the season from SpringLedge Farm so we’ll be serving this healthy and delicious salad this weekend. […]
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By bhg_super_admin | Published:If you are like most Americans, you struggle to eat enough fruits and vegetables. Consider the USDA’s new “ChooseMyPlate” image – half of your plate at every meal should consist of fruits and vegetables. If there is ever a time to up your fruit and vegetable consumption it’s now, the start of summer. Along with […]
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