Maritza Owens
Stock Up and $ave

Holidays and Winter are on their way! Our Harvest Home Farmer’s Markets are CLOSING on November 27th.  Stock up NOW on freshly picked, locally grown veggies and fruits.

Stock Up and $ave
Maritza Owens
Apple Season - Completely Delicious is Totally ...

 The snappy taste of a fresh apple is like biting into the crispness of fall. YUMM! Our Harvest Home Farmers’ Markets are full of apples freshly picked by our local farmers for the best taste.

Apple Season - Completely Delicious is Totally Healthy
Maritza Owens
Pumpkin - More Than a Scary Face

Some are for carving. Some are for eating! Delicious in muffins, bread, or pancakes. Pumpkin adds creamy flavor to smoothies, and soups or makes a mouth-watering meal (See recipes). It’s nutritiously rich, high in fiber, and low in calories.

Pumpkin - More Than a Scary Face
Maritza Owens
Looks Pretty - Taste Better

Amazing Winter Squash: White Delicata and Sweet Dumpling with green strips. Pale yellow Butternut. Dark green, round Acorn. West Indian Calabaza and surprising Spaghetti Squash! They look like decorations, but their real beauty lies on the inside. 

Looks Pretty - Taste Better
Maritza Owens
Tips from a “Sneaky” Mom - Getting more veggies ...

We all need veggie nutrition, especially kids. But, “kids don’t like veggies.” Actually, kids don’t like bland, boring veggies. A bit of seasoning, a little fun, and a few “sneaky” tricks can get your whole family eating more veggies.

Tips from a “Sneaky” Mom - Getting more veggies in your family’s meals

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Stay Cool With A Splash of Flavor

Stay Cool With A Splash of Flavor

Hot! Humid! Summer days make you feel like a drooping flower. A cool shower helps, but the best way to stay cool is to make sure your body is getting enough liquids. When it’s hot and humid, our bodies need extra fluids, so we don’t feel like drooping flowers. 

Hungry and in a Hurry? Try Smoothies

Hungry and in a Hurry? Try Smoothies

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.

JUICE WITH JAZZ! Here's Some Ways to Chill on Hot Summer Days

JUICE WITH JAZZ! Here's Some Ways to Chill on Hot Summer Days

Some liquids actually help you stay cooler than others. Soda and packaged juices are loaded with sugar that your body does not need. Apple juice has as much sugar as a regular coke! Your body has to generate heat to use that sugar. The best thing to drink to stay cool is lots of plain water or your favorite tea.  

For Busy People Healthy Eating Deliciously Simplified

For Busy People Healthy Eating Deliciously Simplified

Some liquids actually help you stay cooler than others. Soda and packaged juices are loaded with sugar that your body does not need. Apple juice has as much sugar as a regular coke! Your body has to generate heat to use that sugar. The best thing to drink to stay cool is lots of plain water or your favorite tea.