Today is National Lemon Juice Day! Lemon is one of my favorites! I use it in dressings, in my water, on fish and seafood and when mixed with butter and herbs it creates an amazing sauce to liven up your favorite weeknight dinners! Lemons are…
Makes 2 dozen Happy National Dog Day! Dog lovers, hug your favorite pet tight today and give them a little extra treat to celebrate the day.
Makes 4 sandwiches
A little additional shout-out to the Italians in our lives and the joyful and soulful food they brought to our country. (more…)
Makes 4 servings Schools may be gearing up to welcome students back whether physically or virtually, but summer still isn’t over quite yet!
Happy National Zucchini Day! These little beauties grow abundantly during the summer months and we know they can be used in many ways.
Makes 6-8 Servings
Happy National Watermelon Day!!! This juicy fruit is a fantastic summer pastime to eat on a hot summer’s day at the lake or the beach or my personal favorite, memories of summer camp eating watermelon at our Sunday night picnics. (more…)
I believe that community is the foundation of our well-being. We need others and belonging to be lifted up, supported, and in turn lift up and support others. Our mental health is dependent upon community; and when our mental health is good, so is our…
Blueberries are one of the few fruits native to North America along with cranberries and Concord grapes. They can be found growing in the wild especially along the east coast. I have been blueberry picking in Mentone, Alabama where there are bushes covered with this plump, juicy berry just about in every yard. Each summer I looked forward to picking them and freezing for the winter-time when I craved blueberry muffins. This summer enjoy these beauties fresh and whole knowing that they are delicious, bursting with flavor, and packed full of nutrients that our bodies can use to thrive.
They are packed with Vitamin C, K, B12, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, potassium, phosphorous, sodium, folate, and multiple antioxidants. With off these nutrients the berries are known to help reduce the risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure, fight cancer, help blood glucose and insulin levels, helps to improve your digestive health, increases cognitive performance, strengthens bone health and immune health. As you can see, blueberries are a wonderful summertime fruit to enjoy. I personally eat blueberries almost every morning during the summer months. They help to keep me feeling full and energized before lunchtime!
Next time you’re at the grocery store, pick up some fresh blueberries, or take a social-distancing excursion to fresh pick blueberries.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/287710
https://health.usnews.com/wellness/food/slideshows/proven-health-benefits-of-blueberries
https://www.blueberrycouncil.org/blueberry-nutrition/
https://www.blueberrycouncil.org/blueberry-nutrition/health-benefits-blueberries/
Happy Independence Day! As we celebrate today and all weekend long, please reflect on what this country has meant to you and the direction in which we are heading. Who are we as a country, who do we want to be, how do we want…
