Festive fun is more important than ever! Can the words healthy and Halloween really belong in the same sentence? According to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association , they should — now more than ever! The research found that childhood obesity rose significantly during the pandemic, especially in children 5-11 years old. Whether the weight gain was a result of food choices or children being more sedentary, the gain was about 5 pounds which equals the weight increase from the past 20 years! This perfect storm of ready to eat and junk foods, meal fatigue and lack of

For most of us those long summer days are a thing of the past, and the cozy sweaters, boots, crunchy leaves and warm dishes are now making their way into our days and nights. Yep, Fall is here and certainly in the air. We are all about a cozy dish in our kitchen! There is just something about putting your hands around a warm bowl of soup or chili or taking a bite of a dish that boasts all of the seasonal flavors. Can’t you just taste it? And just in time for all things Fall, we were so excited to once again partner with Village Farms to share our take on chili; our Homemade Turkey Chili with

Enjoy a simple, rustic French dish with the most vibrant, fresh tomatoes! A recipe that’s as easy as it is beautiful, this Tomato & Herb Galette is a stunning example of how simple French cuisine can be – and how flavorful it can be too. If you’re ever looking for a quick five-step recipe you can make for all meals at any time of the day, this fresh tomato galette recipe is the one! Baking a sweet and savory galette is the latest trend foodies are just falling in love with this year. Galettes are a versatile dish that you can enjoy for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They can be fancy or

These individual mini tarts have sweet sliced California strawberries fanned out on a lemony light and airy whipped cheesecake filling. Paired with a super easy gluten-free almond flour crust, this is a recipe everyone can enjoy! Recipe by Sarah of Snixy Kitchen. Equipment mini tart pans Hand mixer or stand mixer with paddle & whisk attachments Ingredients Almond Flour Crust 2 cups super fine blanched almond flour, sifted ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ tsp kosher salt ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened slightly and cut into ½-inch cubes 1 large egg yolk room temperature 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Baked pears with cheese, walnuts and honey? Yes, please! California Pears brings us this scrumptious recipe perfect for fall gatherings. It can be used as an appetizer, side, main dish or even a savory dessert. Give it a try and let us know what you think! Ingredients Yields: 2 servings 2 California Pears* 1/2 cup goat cheese 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon honey – plus extra for drizzle 1/4 cinnamon salt to taste *We recommend using Bosc pears because they hold up well when baked. For a slightly sweeter pear that does not fall apart in the oven, try California Red

Bring some color to your lunch with a bright and beautiful open sandwich made with beet hummus and Uno Bites™ Nano Cucumbers! For a family that loves cucumbers, Uno Bites™ Nano Cucumbers are the perfect addition to any meal or snack! Tanya Anurag and her family absolutely love Uno Bites™ as a snack or in salads, and Tanya even packs them into her kids’ lunches for school. She recognized the versatility of this tiny cucumber and wanted to incorporate them in a fresh lunch recipe, so she whipped up this new recipe for a Cucumber & Hummus Open Sandwich! School is back in full swing and sometimes