by ams6912 | May 3, 2017 | Food of the Week, Uncategorized
Y is for Yellow Squash Yellow squash is a type of gourd called summer squash. It’s a fruit that we treat like a vegetable. Yellow squash used to grow wild all over the United States, because it is native to North America. The squash that we eat is the bottom...
by ams6912 | Mar 27, 2017 | Food of the Week, Uncategorized
T is for Tomato Tomatoes are a fruit that we usually enjoy as a vegetable. The seeds inside of it make a fruit, specifically a berry. Its easy to imagine a grape or cherry tomato as a berry, since they grow in small clusters on a vine-like plant. This fruit is usually...
by ams6912 | Nov 21, 2016 | Food of the Week, Uncategorized
E is for Edamame Edamame is the Japanese word for soybean. The soybean is vegetable that is also a good source of protein and healthy fats. It is also a good source of folate, to help prevent birth defects. Edamame is often a side dish in sushi restaurants, which is...
by ams6912 | Oct 26, 2016 | Food of the Week, Uncategorized
A is for Avocado Avocados are available year-round in grocery stores. When shopping, choose fruits that are firm and free of blemishes or soft spots. Avocados take about 3-5 days to ripen at room temperature. To speed up the process, place your avocado in a paper bag...
