Saturday was a dream day but with the temperature threatening to take it’s first dip below 40 degrees, it was time to harvest the remaining tomatoes in my garden. Tomatoes are recognized as an outstanding source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that has been linked to a reduced risk of certain cancers, osteoporosis and heart…
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Farmer’s Market Finds: It’s Zucchini Time!
By Amy Gilbert | Published:Farmer’s Market Finds: It’s Zucchini Time! Talk about abundance! Zucchini is one vegetable no one seems to struggle with growing. One plant can take over the garden and easily yield 4-5 zucchini per week in mid to late summer. If you don’t grow your own, you can easily find zucchini at your local market or…
Read moreKeeping Your Cool in the Dog Days of Summer
By Amy Gilbert | Published:Whoa Momma, is it hot out there! I don’t know how you southerners do it. We’ve had 4 days of 95+ degree weather and I’ve all but shut down. Can… just …barely…lift the spoon from the pint of Ben and Jerry’s into my mouth… Webster’s dictionary defines Dog Days as: The period between early July…
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By Amy Gilbert | Published:Last week we asked our Facebook friends to post their ideas for simple summer recipes in 1,000 characters or less. While we didn’t get a lot of entries (too busy? too hot?), we did get 2 great suggestions and I was reminded of all the simple delicious summer combinations that I have yet to prepare…
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By Amy Gilbert | Published:This week’s Farmer’s Market pick for me is Kale. Kale is rich in calcium, lutein, iron, and Vitamins A, C, E and K, and contains important phytochemicals which research suggests may protect against cancer. Kale is enjoying a resurgence in popularity – every trendy restaurant seems to have its own version of kale salad and…
Read moreFarmer’s Market Finds for the 4th!
By Amy Gilbert | Published:This afternoon, I took a much needed ‘wellness break’ from my desk and headed to one of my favorite spots, Musterfield Farm in North Sutton, NH to see what was available at the farm stand. Since the weather has been unseasonably cool here, there are still plenty of greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula, chard) and other cool weather crops…
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By Amy Gilbert | Published:This week in New Hampshire tender greens are still abundant! Mix up your iceberg or romaine routine by adding mesclun greens, baby spinach or arugula leaves to your salad or your sandwich. And, we’re enjoying the first strawberries of the season from SpringLedge Farm so we’ll be serving this healthy and delicious salad this weekend.…
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By Amy Gilbert | Published:If you are like most Americans, you struggle to eat enough fruits and vegetables. Consider the USDA’s new “ChooseMyPlate” image – half of your plate at every meal should consist of fruits and vegetables. If there is ever a time to up your fruit and vegetable consumption it’s now, the start of summer. Along with…
Read moreHave You Jumped on the Tea Bandwagon?
By Amy Gilbert | Published:First, let me be clear. I am a coffee lover. The last thing I do before I head to bed at night is set up my coffee maker and that hot pot of coffee waiting for me in the kitchen is the primary reason I get out of bed at 5:45 a.m. So this post…
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By Amy Gilbert | Published:After reading Gillian’s Wednesday post about brain health, I decided to look into Omega-3 fatty acids, which I vaguely remembered from my days of reading Dr. Andrew Weil’s Eight Weeks to Optimum Health, were important to the health and intellectual performance of the brain. What I didn’t recall is that in addition to significant brain health…
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