You may not have seen it in the produce aisle yet, but jackfruit is trending: At the end of 2016, Pinterest predicted this Asian fruit would be the biggest food trend of 2017, based on a 420% increase in interest among Pinterest users. Especially if you’re vegetarian or vegan, jackfruit is a multifaceted powerhouse you’ll want to familiarize yourself with.
Summertime is here! This means backyard parties with barbecues. One of the fun things about cooking on a barbecue is the versatility of it. No matter what your dietary preferences are, everyone can enjoy a BBQ.
I personally love barbecued vegetables, with lots of smoky BBQ sauce smothered on them. Summer squash, sweet peppers, onions, eggplant, tomato, corn, and mushrooms can make a fantastic summer backyard BBQ meal. But what really makes this meal special: a good homemade BBQ sauce that has no preservatives or added sugar.
Ahhh...strawberry rhubarb pie season. Or, have you ever tried a rhubarb apple pie? Perhaps you’ve seen delightfully dainty rhubarb tarts and pastries in the local café? Some towns around the U.S. love rhubarb so much that they host a rhubarb festival celebrating the unique late spring-early summer crop.
What do you think of when you hear the words “Fourth of July”? Most people think of fireworks, picnics, family, and, of course, food. Dishes like potato and pasta salads, burgers and hotdogs, fried chicken and corn-on-the-cob, and even strawberry shortcake can be a fun way to celebrate a once-a-year occasion, but most traditional dishes are full of processed grains, high in sugar, and saturated with dangerous hydrogenated oils and trans fats.
Aaah, it’s June. By the way, that was a sigh of pure relief. I can already feel the relaxation settling into my soon-to-be well-rested bones. June is such a surprisingly pleasant month for numerous reasons—my absolute favorite reasons are because the weather is just dreamy, and this month marks the start of summer. To kick off your fabulous summer with your fabulous loved ones, be sure to immerse yourselves in some (or all) of these totally June-tastic activities.
A lot of kids are already back in school, the sun is beginning to set a little earlier than we think it will, and the shock of how quickly summer is passing by is setting in. You’ll have to kick those end-of-summer blues to the curb though, because the summertime barbecues haven’t come to a close just yet! If you’re looking for an exciting, new dish to add to your Labor Day food festivities, I’ve got just the recipe for you.
Part 2 of 2: Five amazing recipes for grilling your fruits and veggies this summer! Check out Part 1 here!
If you’re like me, there is something definitely delicious about the smoky flavor that you get from grilling. Plus, grilling can be a really easy, healthy way to cook your vegetables and fruit. Here are 5 healthy mouthwatering ideas for grilling your fruits and veggies this summer.
6. Grilled Corn On the Cob
Part 1 of 2: Five amazing recipes for grilling your fruits and veggies this summer! Love these? Check out Part 2 here!
If you’re like me, there is something definitely delicious about the smoky flavor that you get from grilling. Plus, grilling can be a really easy, healthy way to cook your vegetables and fruit. Here are 5 healthy mouthwatering ideas for grilling your fruits and veggies this summer.