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farmer’s markets

Menu Plan Monday: Week of June 10, 2013

I finally got to one of the local farmers markets this weekend! It’s one of my favorite activities – I love seeing, smelling, and tasting (when there are samples) the local, farm-fresh produce and baked goods. It’s also a great way to learn what’s growing and in season near you. I found some beautiful spearmint, kale, arugula, red lettuce, radishes,…

Zagat and Welch’s Taste the Harvest Guide

If you’re a fan of farm-to-table dining, going to the farmers market, and eating local and seasonal food, then you have to check out the new Zagat Taste the Harvest Guide: Where and How to Eat Fresh, Local, and Seasonal. You know I am a fan of anything having to do with local and seasonal food and I love to dine…

Summer Squash Basics

One of the most common vegetables you’ll find at the supermarket or farmers markets during the summer is summer squash. Unlike winter squash, summer squash has a higher water content and is not a starchy vegetable, making it lower in calories. There are different types of summer squash, including: Zucchini — commonly green & similar in shape to a cucumber…

Welcome nutritioulicious™ Blogger Jo!

Today I’d like to introduce a new blogger here at nutritioulicious™ — Jo Bartell. Jo is interning with me and you will get to learn all about her today and through her future blog posts. I’m so excited to have Jo on my team, so please give her a big warm welcome! ————————————————————————————————————————– Hi nutritioulicious™ readers, I’m  Jo. I’m a…