Top Reasons to Love Cherries
Last month I visited one of the largest cherry farms in Lake Chelan, Washington and I wish I could have taken everyone I know. The fields are absolutely gorgeous and the farmers who grow them are amazing! Let me share
Sylvia Meléndez Klinger, MS, RD, LDN, is founder of Hispanic Food Communications, Inc, a nutrition and food communications consulting company. Sylvia provides nutrition and culinary consulting services to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
Experiencing Strawberry Bliss
Perfectly nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the picturesque Monterey Bay on Northern California, there lays the most stunning landscapes of strawberry fields, and what I believe is home to the most amazingly delicious strawberries you will ever taste. This
Learning to make whole wheat bread
Finally, I am posting grandmas bread recipe. But before you get started let me give you a couple tips: Make sure the yeast is well dissolved in the warm water and let the dough rise to double the original size
Cranberry Orange Scones
1 large egg or 1/4 cup egg substitute 1/2 cup skim milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 5 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces 3/4 cup cranberries 1 teaspoon greated orange zest Directions: Preheat oven to
The secrets to a life full of energy
As someone who has substantial amounts of energy (most days of the week), I often get asked to share the secret behind my vitality. Candidly speaking, people often expect some type of miracle supplement and they are surprised when my
Dinner Ideas for Busy Moms
Content created for the Nestle #BalanceYourPlate Challenge! As a wife, mother, and full-time professional, preparing a fresh and balanced meal is always a challenge; especially if you are traveling abroad many times throughout the year like I am. It is
Teaching children Ag Knowledge – Connecting Food, Nutrition, and the Farm
Content created in partnership with The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance. Playing with dirt was one of my favorite hobbies as a little girl. I remember digging deep in the dirt and filling empty cans to make “mud cakes” to
The Unexpected Lesson Gardening Taught My Family
Content created in partnership with The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance. When my kids were toddlers (they are in college now), my husband and I took on gardening as a way to save on groceries and teach our kids
What farmers know that you don’t know – Decoding egg production
Sometimes the people who help get us through life everyday don’t get to tell us everything they wish we knew about their every day work. Following is a list of facts, truths and indispensable facts, straight from the source: your
Easy Avocado Cabbage Carrot Cole Slaw
Easy Avocado Cabbage Carrot Cole Slaw A fresh take on the classic cole slaw, combines cabbage, carrots and red onion with a creamy avocado cilantro dressing in this easy-to-follow side dish recipe. Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes
Spring Diet Cleaning? Let’s Have a Diet Talk
March is the official National Nutrition Month and I usually take this opportunity to elevate my nutrition messages a little higher. Here we are in March, the beginning of spring and the diet talk continues to trend well beyond New
How To REALLY Save More This Holiday Season
Heading out for your Holiday meals shopping trip? Keep reading. I have compiled a list of tips that will save you money, time and some calories this Holiday season. Plan your Holiday meals Sit down and plan the meals a