There are certain flavors that instantly transport us back to childhood. Fresh peaches running down your wrist. Strawberries still warm from the sun. The first bite of homemade vanilla ice cream melting faster than you can eat it. For generations of Americans, the Fourth of July has been filled with simple pleasures—backyard barbecues, neighborhood parades,...Read More

Nothing says summer quite like friends gathered around the grill, the scent of burgers sizzling over hot coals, and a table filled with the season’s best local produce. Whether you’re celebrating the Fourth of July, hosting a family reunion, or simply enjoying a warm evening in the backyard, a great burger has a way of...Read More

The easiest way to grow one of the world’s healthiest leafy greens! If you’ve read our article about watercress, you already know this humble leafy green has earned a reputation as one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables you can eat. The surprising part? It’s also remarkably easy to grow. Despite its reputation as an aquatic...Read More

This quinoa salad is simple, delicious, and packed with plant-based protein. It's an easy dinner idea you can make ahead and refrigerate, ready in under 30 minutes. Healthier than potato or macaroni salad, it offers a nutritious alternative to summer side dishes.Read More

The humble green you probably won’t find at the farmers market—but can easily grow yourself. For years, kale has enjoyed superstar status. It’s been blended into smoothies, baked into chips, tucked into salads, and celebrated as one of nature’s healthiest foods. So when I recently learned that researchers had identified an entirely different leafy green...Read More

Few foods test our patience quite like an avocado. One day it’s rock hard. The next it feels almost ready. Wait another day and you’ve either struck culinary gold—or missed the moment entirely. A few weeks ago, I picked up several beautiful Hass avocados from Kirk Williams booth for our Build a Better Smoothie demonstration...Read More

If you’ve never eaten a perfectly ripe California Mission fig, you’re in for a treat. With their deep purple skin, soft ruby-colored flesh, and rich honey-like sweetness, Mission figs are one of summer’s most anticipated fruits. Right now, you’ll find beautiful fresh figs at Minazzoli Farms at the farmers market, with Borba Family Farms bringing...Read More

Walk through a farmers market on a Saturday morning and you’ll see baskets overflowing with berries of all colors, bunches of leafy greens, fragrant herbs, peaches, plums, tomatoes, and dozens of other seasonal treasures. Most of us think we’re shopping for food. In reality, we’re shopping for something much deeper. We’re shopping for soil. That...Read More

With most children falling short of recommended vegetable intake, these nutrient-packed tiny greens may offer parents and grandparents a simple way to close the gap. If you’ve ever tried to convince a child to eat more vegetables, you know the struggle is real. Despite decades of nutrition education, most children still aren’t eating enough vegetables....Read More

Healthy Nut Truffles (Energy Balls): A Naturally Sweetened Snack with No Refined Sugar! Made with dates and packed with nuts, seeds, and superfoods, these healthy energy balls make the perfect grab-and-go snack, dessert, or hiking treat.Read More