10 Ways to Eat More Fruits & Vegetables
[Updated & edited by Paul – 02 Sept. 2020] In our household we love fruit and vegetables. In fact, I’ve even grown to love spinach, swiss chard and kale, veggies that I just couldn’t bear as a child. We like to eat fruit and steam cook our veggies (probably the best way of keeping nutrients…
6 Facts about Fruit Stickers & Produce Labels
Most fruit and vegetables that you purchase in a grocery store will come with a sticker attached to it. The sticker usually contains the brand name, origin, a PLU code, barcode, and the name of the product. Here are a few other interesting facts about those stickers… The stickers on fruits and vegetables are called…
Breakfast Potatoes Recipe
Golden hash browns are the perfect side dish to any breakfast or meal. What is the secret to make hash browns more tasty and crispy? You probably did not know or think of it, but the secret to make the perfect hash browns is to get rid off the moisture. The best way is to…
Tostones Recipe
I tried tostones for the first time at a Cuban restaurant in Southern California. I loved the crispy outside and the soft inside. They make a great appetizer or side dish and appeal to everyone because of their mild, simple taste. Tostones Recipe Author: Eve Roberts Recipe type: Appetizer Cuisine: Cuban Prep time: 2 mins Cook time: …
Plant Based Diets
There are many types of plant based diets, some are based on cultural and religious beliefs and others choose them for the health benefits. All of these diets/lifestyle habits are good because they focus on consuming high amounts of fruits & vegetables. Vegan (or total vegetarian): Excludes all animal products, especially meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, and dairy…
How much Fruit and Vegetables Should I Eat?
We all need to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, but how much should we be consuming per day? Everyone should at have least 5 portions of (seasonal) fresh fruit and vegetables a day. For example, adults should have at least 80g of fruit and/or vegetables in their diet. Children should also eat fruits and…
Roasted Parmesan Fennel
Fennel is a delicious vegetable that smells exactly like black licorice. Even if you don’t like the taste of black licorice, you will love the taste of this roasted fennel. Fennel tends to shrink down when cooked, so make more than you think you will need. The above picture only fed two of us as…
Roasted Golden Beet Recipe
Golden beets have a milder flavor than red beets. This recipe helps to highlight the wonderful flavor. You might even confuse your guests, because they look very similar to peaches, but taste way different. Roasted Golden Beet Recipe Author: Eve Roberts Nutrition Information Serves: 4 Serving size: 4 Prep time: 1 hour Cook time: 1 hour Total…