Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 9, and what better way to treat the special lady (or ladies) in your life than by whipping up a delicious brunch or dessert? It’s no secret that moms love something sweet, and these recipes are a double whammy — sweet in thought and in flavor! So let mom sit back, relax and indulge in some yummy goodness this Mother’s Day by making her one — or all (no judgement here!) — of these recipes! Strawberry Breakfast Cake from California Strawberries California strawberries are used two ways in this beautiful springtime breakfast cake. Olive oil, wildflower honey, and

Push the supplements aside and naturally promote positivity and wellbeing with colorful fruits and veggies! Choose produce that increases our body’s mood boosting messengers to maintain mental health and happiness through nutrients like tryptophan, folate, and tyrosine. It’s easy to find fruits and veggies that offer these necessary nutrients. Tryptophan The amino acid tryptophan is a building block to serotonin production, which is aligned with improved health and considered important for boosting mood too. Therefore, when the diet is rich in tryptophan, serotonin levels are also maintained

Get ready for a family-night fiesta with Mexican Street Salad with Cloud 9 Tomatoes! One day, I found myself with a craving for a Mexican Street Salad. I searched and searched online when a Mexican Corn Salad caught my eye on Pinterest, but it wasn’t the quick, easy and healthy option that I needed. All the recipes I saw were either made with fresh corn on the cob or they were filled with cheese or sour cream. Some even had added sugar — so unnecessary! I decided to make my own vegetarian, dairy-free Mexican Street Salad! It’s perfect as a dip for chips, topping tacos and nachos, or eating

The Mexican holiday that symbolizes pride and hope is celebrated with traditional dishes and fresh produce. On May 5, over 30 million people in the U.S. will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with traditional costumes, dancing, music, and specialty food honoring Mexican heritage. Cinco de Mayo, also called Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, honors a military victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III, known at the time as the greatest army in the world. With twice as many men and heavily more equipped, the French army hadn't lost a battle in over 50 years. This victory infused hope and

It’s time to get outside and grill! There is never a wrong time to get grilling! Get outside, grab your barbecue tongs, and spend some quality time with your family… and your grill. Ashley at Plate & Pen has a recipe for Mango Chutney Chicken that will ensure your grilled chicken will never be boring again — all you need is fresh vegetables! Ashley’s Mango Chutney Chicken recipes features our Aurora Bites Mini Sweet Peppers and Mini Cucumbers . Aurora Bites are rich in Vitamin C, A, and E, plus other powerful antioxidants. They have almost 3 times the amount of Vitamin C than an orange

We've all heard that it's good to eat more vegetables, but sometimes it's difficult to find the will to choose them over a side of boxed mac-n-cheese without a good reason. While I love a good indulgence every now and again, over the years I've learned just how much diet can affect all aspects of well-being, especially since incorporating more nutrient-dense vegetables into my diet as an Ocean Mist Farms employee! Artichokes are certainly delicious, easy to prepare, and fun to eat, but they're also an underrated superfood. Check out these three facts you may not know about artichokes' health