Tomato history and some intersting facts

Tomatoes have been eaten since ancient times, enjoy a range of interesting information and cool trivia related to this popular food.Tomatoes are easy to grow and are becoming a more and more popular crop. A couple of tomato plants will produce hundreds of fruit and keep you in fresh tomatoes from mid Summer right through…

How to use Zucchini Blossoms?

On the end of every growing zucchini or summer squash, you will find a vibrant yellow-orange flower — the blossom — which is a vegetable in its own right. Zucchini blossoms are fragile and delicately flavored, a little sweeter and more ephemeral than the flavor of the squash itself. The blooms are naturally soft, but…

Some Healthy, Low-Carb Snacks

There is no health reason to eat more than 3 meals per day, but if you get hungry between meals then here are some healthy, easy to prepare low-carb snacks that can fill you up: A Piece of Fruit Full-fat Yogurt A Hard-Boiled Egg or Two Baby Carrots Leftovers From The Night Before A Handful…

Authentic Palak Paneer, a Comforting Spinach Dish for Vegetarians

This spinach dish is popular throughout the world but originated in the Punjabi region of northern India. Making paneer from scratch is key-it’s much easier than you would think. And using fresh spinach is essential for flavor and to achieve that emerald green color. Read more at: Food Network

Ree’s Black Bean Burgers — Meatless Monday

If you’re looking for a game-changing veggie burger recipe to wow your guests this July 4th — look no further. Beans are usually a go-to substitute for meat in tacos and chilis, but they’re also versatile enough to make into out-of-this-world veggie burgers. Ree Drummond’s Black Bean Burgers (pictured below), featured in Food Network Magazine,…