[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cold temps call for hot food! Chili is one of our family favorites. Not only does it make a great dinner but we always have leftovers for lunches the following day or two. Lately, we’ve been adding bacon which gives it a nice smoky flavor. Last night, I realized we were out of canned chopped … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Soup is a forgiving dish. It’s ok to replace an ingredient here or there if you need to, as long as it’s not key to the flavor of the soup. Here is a blueprint you can use to make soup using “watcha got” or “whatcha like” in your kitchen. INGREDIENTS Choose One 12oz (~4) Chicken … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We had a blast at Harvest Fest today at Chesnut Hill Farm in Southborough! The weather was ideal and the Trustees did a wonderful job organizing the event. The music, food, hayrides, sack races, apple cider press, donut eating contest and many more activities reminded me why I love fall in New England. We were fortunate to … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]During the summer, do you spend plenty of hours in the sun and try to stay as active as possible outside? Due to the high temperatures, this could also mean an increased risk of dehydration for individuals of all ages. We want to make sure you are staying hydrated so you can beat the heat … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you’re like most parents, your creativity for school lunch making runs its course by the end of the second week of school. Here are a couple fun ideas to help prevent lunchtime boredom that might help keep it fun for you too. PSA: If you’re a parent whose child buys lunch every day, please … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hey – it’s February, National Heart Health Month. AND, if you’re a New Englander, your heart was likely beating double time during last night’s super bowl game! There’s no better time to look at your risk and take some steps to improve your heart health. There are many ways to do this, but most important are nutrition and lifestyle. … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are a couple things that are great this time of year. One is coming home to a warm, comforting bowl of soup. Another is knowing you have one or two simple recipes on hand. I often think of soups as “hot salads” – a great opportunity to blend together some of your favorite vegetables as either a side or … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hate chopping onions? Check out this video to get a few tips on simplifying the process… and without tears! Onions are in a lot of recipes and pack a nutritional punch so the more easily you can chop them, the more likely you are the cook! Nutrition Onions are vegetables that grow as underground bulbs at the … Read more