Tag: Vegetables

B is for Broccoli, That’s Good Enough For Me

As you may have gathered by now, we are big on vegetables: as meals, as sides, as snacks, and even as liquid treats served in fresh made juices and smoothies.  Vegetables pack a powerful punch, there’s no two ways about it; they are full of vitamins and minerals, and contrary to popular belief they are a good source of calcium AND protein.  What’s more, they are relatively inexpensive when compared to the price of meat, and even processed foods.  And, as we will show you, they are easy to prepare and delicious to eat. With that in mind, this week is dedicated to broccoli, an easy to prepare, year-round vegetable, both healthy and delicious. Continue reading “B is for Broccoli, That’s Good Enough For Me”

Roast Now, Peel Later: The Butternut Squash

This week’s blog is about a vegetable that looks more daunting than it is: butternut squash.  If you don’t know it, it’s the long, beige colored gourd that begins to pop up in stores and at markets around October, and generally hangs around until the early spring. Continue reading “Roast Now, Peel Later: The Butternut Squash”