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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Move over Meat. There’s Lots More to Grill

Move over Meat. There’s Lots More to Grill

Grilling isn’t just for meat. It makes veggies mouthwateringly irresistible! Grab zucchini, summer squash, eggplant, corn on the cob, peppers, onions, carrots, mushrooms, and even cauliflower at a Harvest Home Farmers’ Market.

Pizza - The Healthy “Fast Food”?

Pizza - The Healthy “Fast Food”?

Tired of Holiday cooking? Rushed for dinner? Ahh, pizza!  Always a quick favorite. Wait! Put down the phone. You can have a better pizza on the table faster than the pizza man can deliver a pie. Make your own. This Tortilla Pizza costs less, tastes better, is healthier and faster.

Stock Up and $ave

Stock Up and $ave

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.

Veggie Protein Boost

Veggie Protein Boost

For fitness fans and gym goers, protein builds muscles. And, various studies suggest high protein plant based additions to diets are great for weight control.