Is food costing more than it used to feed your family? The price of food is rising! At Harvest Home, we looked for ways you can save a few dollars, stay healthy, and not give up on taste. Try cutting back on how much meat you use in a dish. Replace meat with tofu or beans.
What makes getting through March to April Spring a bit tricky? The weather: Rain, snow, sleet, warm one day, freezing the next, spring sun trying to chase away winter gloom. You never know!
If you are looking for better taste (and nutrition), try frozen fruits and veggies. Why? Because they are allowed to fully ripen in sunny fields where they are grown. Then they are picked and the same day, frozen to keep their fresh taste and nutrition.
February is all about hearts and love. It’s American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day. Show your valentines you care about their heart with food that tastes delicious while making their heart stronger and healthier.
It’s Spring and Cinco de Mayo! A perfect combination of celebrations. Cinco de Mayo is a celebration created by Mexicans living in America in the late 1800s. Celebrated in America, but not much south of the border, it is in memory of the victory of a small Mexican army over a 3 times as large French colonial force.
Cold and flu season is here! Fight them with a few tricks and the right food. Important: wash your hands, especially when you come in from the outdoors. Wash between your fingers to get rid of any hidden germs. Stand at least 4 feet away from anyone who is coughing or sneezing. Eat lots of fruit and veggies to keep your immune system strong.
Winter is on its way! And the Harvest Home Farmers’ Markets are closing on November 22nd. Stock up now on freshly picked, locally grown veggies and fruits. Buying extra veggies for the future means you get better, healthier veggies in the weeks ahead and saves you money if using SNAP, WIC or EBT.
