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12 Salad Presentation Ideas for Cooking Demos & Displays
Here are 12 plated salad presentation ideas from a professional chef whose passion is to cook healthy and make a lot of salads.
Teaching a Cooking Class: Tips and Tricks
I have been teaching a string of cooking classes recently, and boy have I ever learned a lot! Here are the tried-and-true secrets that take a presentation from good to great...
Popsicles: A Closer Look
Summer is a great time for popsicles -- but are all popsicles created equal? Check out this comparison of popular popsicles' calorie density, nutrient content, and added sugars...
Teaching a Cooking Class: Tips and Tricks
I have been teaching a string of cooking classes recently, and boy have I ever learned a lot! Here are the tried-and-true secrets that take a presentation from good to great...
Rainbow Fruit and Vegetable Activity Ideas
We've all heard about the importance of eating from the rainbow to get a variety of foods and nutrients. In fact, we've probably already taught this concept to our clients. But now it's time for a refresher -- a new way to make eating from the rainbow both fun and possible...
Chop Test: An Easy Way to Know How to Cook Vegetables
Have you ever wondered if you're cooking vegetables well? I've devised a simple approach that makes determining cooking time and methods a snap! Check out this post for the secret, and don't miss the free infographic!
Grilled Veggies and Spring Farmers' Markets
Spring and summer bring tons of fresh vegetables from gardens, farmers' markets, and grocery stores. The latest farmers' market bounty included ripe beefsteak tomatoes, baby turnip greens, baby carrots, baby bok choy, asparagus, and spinach. Here's what we made with our delicious haul from the farmer's market in Boulder, Colorado...
Farmer's Market Dinner
I got to visit a Farmer's Market over the weekend. They had a huge array of tropical fruits, local grown seasonal produce, fresh herbs, sunflowers and more!
Pea Shoots and More Greens
Pea shoots are larger than "sprouts" but are not mature enough to produce peas. They taste like peas and have a delicate flavor. Plus, their versatility makes them delicious whether they are raw or cooked. Find out what we bought at the farmers' market this week and see the dishes we made with our finds!
Using the Dietary Guidelines for Americans This Summer: A Strategy Guide
Here's a closer look at a few ways you can maximize the impact of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans during the summer months...
June is Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month
June is fruit and veggie month. Celebrate by solving these 20 riddles - and learn more about these great super foods!
Quick Quiz for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month
June is Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month! Pique your audience's interest in these tasty foods by introducing some riddles from Hollis Bass, MEd, RD, LD...
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