It’s the end of the week, and you have a drawer full of veggies. What do you do? Make ratatouille! I used this particular group of veggies one week when I had ordered the “Italian Pack” add-on with my Bountiful Basket. You could subsitute any vegetables you like although traditional ratatouille contains tomatoes, zucchini, onions, bell peppers, eggplant and fresh herbs. There are many different versions of this recipe, but…
This is a quick, easy and fresh summer salad. It’s perfect to throw together for your family or to take to a party. There are so many different variations to try, so just use whatever you have on hand. Cucumber Tomato SaladIngredients:-2 large tomatoes-1 seedless cucumber-1/2 red onion-2 T. balsamic vinegar-2 T. olive oil-salt & pepper to taste Directions:1. Chop up tomatoes, cut cucumber in half and slice, slice…
This week’s Bountiful Basket sure was a heavy one! I had both kids with me in the stroller, and I was picking up a friend’s basket. Thankfully, one of the volunteers helped me pack up and carry everything. -1 watermelon -1 large bag red grapes -1 pint blueberries -6 bananas -6 pluots -3 peaches -1 pineapple -2 long cucumbers -2 tomatoes -1 head romaine lettuce -2 heads green cauliflower -5…
I am a registered dietitian. That means that I graduated with a nutrition degree, completed over 900 hours of pre-professional experience and passed the RD exam. I have studied everything from organic chemistry to medical nutrition therapy to food preparation. I am qualified to order a tube-feeding in a hospital, provide nutritional counseling for someone with diabetes, lead a school field trip through a grocery store, and that’s just the…
Last week, our family took a day trip to Bisbee. Even though it is only a little more than an hour from our house, we had never before made the trek. The drive itself was beautiful with scenic mountain views and rolling desert plains. The town of Bisbee had first piqued my interest a couple years ago when I heard about a unique 5k race that is held there every…
Friday, we planted a row of sunflower seeds. By Sunday, they were already poking their little heads out of the ground. We water the seeds and watch them grow. By Tuesday, most of the plants had shed their shells and completely opened up. Some are still waiting to be completely released so they can stretch towards the sun.
This week’s Bountiful Basket was awesome! Because this week was a “Week B,” I arrived about fifteen minutes prior to pick-up time to get in line. The line is extra long on “B” weeks because there are fewer locations hosting baskets. From my spot in line, I was able to see what extras got into each basket so I chose one with extra grapes. Score! I was also excited to…