Bell Pepper Veggie Cup
Monday, October 31st, 2011
Recipe By Rallie McAllister
Enjoy this "spooky" menu idea that kids will love and are good for them, too.
Archive for October, 2011
Severed Mummy Toes
Sunday, October 30th, 2011
Recipe By Rallie McAllister
Enjoy this "spooky" menu idea that kids will love and are good for them, too.
Give (Fresh) Peas a Chance!
Saturday, October 29th, 2011
A new collaboration between selected Philadelphia School Cafeterias and local farmers helps replace canned and frozen fruits and veggies on the lunch tray with fresh produce.
Cyclops Fish Filet Pitas
Saturday, October 29th, 2011
Recipe By Rallie McAllister
Enjoy this "spooky" menu idea that kids will love and are good for them, too.
Floating Eyeball Dip
Friday, October 28th, 2011
Recipe By Rallie McAllister
Enjoy this "spooky" menu idea that kids will love and are good for them, too.
Seitan Stew
Thursday, October 27th, 2011
Recipe By Chef Christina Martin
Here's a quick recipe to warm up the vegan in your life.
Individual Brunch Casserole
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
Recipe By Chef Jim Coleman
It's fun to make individual servings for dinner, add a salad or soup and you've got a meal. Or, you can easily take these to school for lunch. Try vegetarian sausage and low fat cheeses to make this super-healthy.
Shrimp Stir-Fry with Bok Choy, Mushrooms and Peppers
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Recipe By Chef Jim Coleman
Stir-frying is a good way to get a meal cooked quickly. The work is in the preparation so get every one to chop one vegetable to make light work.
Brazilian Greens
Monday, October 24th, 2011
Recipe By Jessica Harris
In her book, High on the Hog, Jessica Harris says that we've learned not all greens are cooked in bacon drippings and ham hocks. She notes this is the way that they accompany feijoada, the national dish of Brazil.
Trick or Treat?
Saturday, October 22nd, 2011
If you think if you don't give out candy, you'll be the neighborhood object of pranksters—fear not. Lisa Leake of the award-winning blog, 100daysofrealfood.com, offers suggestions to keep the tricksters and the parents happy.
Carrot Soup
Saturday, October 22nd, 2011
Recipe By Chef Jim Coleman
Eating your vegetables just got easier with this delicious soup. You get two colors here!
It Takes a Circle
Friday, October 21st, 2011
The Prime Time Sister Circles use the power of the group to get healthy. Together these groups of African American women use this social setting to share techniques to manage stress, improve nutrition, and get moving. And, have fun!
Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries
Thursday, October 20th, 2011
Recipe courtesy of the Sofitel Hotel
If berries are too expensive this time of year, try less expensive frozen berries but you'll have to cook the liquid down just a little more.
Vital Signs Ep. 1 – Part 4
September 19th, 2011
Noelle Dames looks to extending the Greensgrow LIFE program. While, Joseph Mitsouras and his family preserve their share.
Vital Signs Ep. 1 – Part 3
September 12th, 2011
Joseph Mitsouras shares how his family includes children in meal planning.
Move Over, Kale Chips! Kale Buds Are Here
By Lari Robling - April 18th, 2012
High Tunnel farming caught my eye because its extended growing season adds to the amount of local produce we get. While farm manager Aviva Asher was tidying up the winter crop to make way for spring, I discovered another benefit of local growing: use what you’ve got.
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