It’s summertime and the livin’ should be easy. Make the most of every summer day by spending less time in the kitchen, cooking outdoors more often, or not cooking at all! Try these everyday solutions to make summer all that you want it to be. Keep It Easy Take a laid-back approach to meal planning. [...]
Summer’s Best: Everyday Solutions
Posted June 25th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Summer’s Best Suncare Tips
Posted June 24th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
This summer, sun worshipers are heading in droves to beaches, waterparks and nearby pools for the sole purpose of relaxing and soaking up the gorgeous sun. While it’s fun to get out there and bask in the sun’s warmth, it’s remarkably less fun dealing with some of the consequences of being in the sun for [...]
Top 10 Wines & Cheese: A Summer Love Story
Posted June 23rd, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
The Summer Top Ten Wines are just perfect for pairing. In fact, they’ve become quite compatible and cozy with an amazing selection of artisan cheeses. So much so, we’re pronouncing this the Summer of Love…for wine and cheese! We’ve worked with our Global Cheese Buyer Cathy Strange to perfectly match cheeses that are delicious companions [...]
Salad Bar Success at Brent Elementary
Posted June 23rd, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Even though summer has just started for the kids in the Washington, DC Public School system, one school is already thinking about fall! Brent Elementary, home to just over 300 K-5th graders, received a salad bar for their lunchroom through our Salad Bar Project grant process, and their parent-inspired “Salad Team” is making plans for [...]
Choosing a Better Deodorant
Posted June 22nd, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Interested in switching to a better deodorant but don’t know where to start? Tune in to this encore podcast presentation to educate yourself on the variety of options and hear what makes natural deodorants effective. Malia Curran, MS, MPH, is a nutrition and health consultant. Educate yourself on deodorant options: Natural deodorants do not contain [...]
Let’s Cook: Bean Salad
Posted June 22nd, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
With this no-cook Tangy Bean Salad, Healthy Eating Chef Chad Sarno shows how to combine protein-rich garbanzo beans with carrots, green onions and a super-quick dressing. Serve over baby greens for a refreshing summer meal. Whole Story
Win a Trip for Two to Brazil
Posted June 21st, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
In Brazil, açaí (ah-sigh-ee) palms grow wild along the Amazon river near Macapa. These palms produce small purple berries that are packed with powerful antioxidants and are very versatile. Açaí has a unique flavor, reminiscent of berries but with a hint of chocolate. In Brazil, açaí is traditionally served in bowls as a thick pulp. [...]
How to Grill Fruits & Veggies
Posted June 21st, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
There’s something really special about fresh fruits and veggies cooked on the grill. I’ll never forget the first time I tasted grilled pineapple. It was a thick-cut wheel, lightly brushed with maple syrup and grilled to sweet and juicy caramelized perfection. Since then, I’ve become an avid griller of produce. From grilled veggies tossed with [...]
Cherry Tomatoes Start the Season
Posted June 21st, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
It might be hard to tell since they are around all year, but tomatoes actually have a season when they are at their best. Since they are warm weather plants, you may think that summer in general is the time when they are the most abundant and flavorful. The fact is, though, that field tomatoes [...]
Mediterranean Marinated Beans
Posted June 20th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Cover and marinate overnight or at least 8 hours, stirring occasionally to evenly marinate. Drain and serve. Eden Foods – Newest Recipes