Savor Cooks: Persimmon
Persimmons are a bright orange fruit that resembles a tomato in shape. They are typically in season during the fall months. There are two varieties of persimmon: fuyu and hachiya. Fuyu persimmons can be sliced and eaten raw (the outside peel is edible). You can also enjoy them: Oven-dried Sliced and tossed into a salad […]
Savor Cooks: Turnips
Stock your winter kitchen with bright red apples and ruby grapefruits, citrus fruit galore, sweet potatoes and winter squash, leafy greens and cabbage, frozen berries, and…turnips! Colorful fruits and vegetables in the heart of winter. With their purple outer coating and tender green tops, turnips are a real winter beauty. You can find them […]
Savor Cooks: Celery Root
Celery root, also known as celeriac, is a root vegetable that tastes like a cross between a turnip and a celery stalk. It is a bulbous root with a thick peel. One cup of diced celery root has less than 80 calories and contains about 3 grams of fiber. For this month’s recipe, head over […]
Savor Spices it up with Chives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This month’s “Savor Cooks” recipe features chives. When snipped or chopped, chives add a beautiful and fancy-feeling finish to a variety of dishes. Here are some fun ways to include chives in your everyday cooking or entertaining: Spreads and Dips Mix a few big pinches of chives into soft goat or ricotta cheese or […]
New Blog Series in 2020
by Jenna Koroly, MS, RD, CSOWM, CDN We are excited to announce a few new series coming this year on our blog. Look out for these monthly posts:
Mint
by Jenna Koroly, MS, RD, CSOWM, CDN Nutritional Content The herb mint contains vitamin A and iron, with 2 Tbsp providing 9% of the daily value of vitamin A and 7% of the daily value of iron. Mint also provides 6% of the daily value of manganese [i]. Health Benefits Mint is often used to soothe […]
Basil
by Jenna Koroly, MS, RD, CSOWM, CDN Nutritional Content The herb basil is rich in vitamin K, with 2 Tbsp chopped containing 21.8 mcg or 27% of the recommended daily value. Basil also contains 277 IU or 6% of the recommended daily value of vitamin A [i]. Health Benefits Basil may offer numerous health benefits, including […]
Blackberries
by Jenna Koroly, MS, RD, CSOWM, CDN Nutritional Content Although not as commonly eaten as blueberries or strawberries, blackberries are rich in vitamins, minerals, and offer many health benefits. One cup of blackberries contains 62 calories, 2 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates, <1 g fat, and 8 g fiber. They are full of vitamin C, […]
Lavender
by Jenna Koroly, MS, RD, CSOWM, CDN Background Lavender is a plant belonging to the mint family. It is often found in essential oils, lotions and perfumes. With its bright purple color and calming fragrance, lavender is well-known for its application in aromatherapy, but can also be used in fresh or dried form in baked […]
Currants
by Jenna Koroly, MS, RD, CSOWM, CDN Nutritional Content Currants are a small, tart fruit in the gooseberry family. One cup of raw red currants contains 63 calories, 2 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates, <1 g fat, and 5 g fiber. Red currants are rich in vitamin C, providing 77% of the daily value, and […]