Fennel… is it an herb or a spice? There are two main types of this aromatic plant, both with pale green, celery-like stems and bright green feathery foliage. Florence Fennel also called finocchio is cultivated throughout the Mediterranean and the United States. It has a broad bulbous base that’s treated as a vegetable. This type […]
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Food Tip of the Week: Persimmons
One of the more obscure autumn-time fruits that have been gaining in popularity over recent years is the “Persimmons” There are two primary varieties that are marketed in the United States. They are the “Hachiya” and the “Fuyu”. The Hachiya is a beautiful fruit about the size of a medium peach, acorn-shaped with a shiny […]
Recipe Corner: Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut Squash Soup Ingredient List 1 (1 1/2 pound) butternut squash, peeled seeded, and roughly chopped2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, rough-cut3 tablespoons olive oil3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 cup small diced onion1/2 cup small-diced carrot1/2 cup small-diced celery1/2 cup small-diced leeks2 tablespoons minced shallots1 tablespoon minced garlic2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar11/2 […]
Food Tip of the Week: Brussels Sprouts
This one may not be at the top of everyone’s list, but once you get over your hang-ups from those childhood memories of being forced to eat your veggies, Brussels Sprouts come out on top with flavor & nutrition. Brussels Sprouts are a member of the cabbage family and are cultivated like cabbage. The plant […]
Neighborhoods: Kingsville Maryland
Kingsville is a semi-rural, unincorporated community and census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. Kingsville is a suburb of Baltimore with a population of 4,318. It is a close-knit and rustic community bounded by the Little Gunpowder Falls River and the Big Gunpowder Falls river which join to form the Gunpowder River. Kingsville is […]
Food Tip of the Week: Use Spinach
Popeye was right: Spinach packs a punch. While the cartoon character Popeye’s results are exaggerated, the health benefits associated with eating this raw and cooked vegetable are legitimate and should not be underestimated. It is rich in beta-carotene and lutein, two important cancer-fighting anti-oxidants. This leafy green vegetable is also loaded with folic […]
Food Tip of the Week: Parsnips
Parsnips, unjustly neglected by many of us today, are easy to prepare and offer a healthy stand-in for potatoes as a side dish. It also makes an excellent addition to soups and stews. Though not as popular as potatoes, they might very well be the thing missing from your weekly menu. The vegetable […]
Ways to Boost Your Immune System During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Ways to Boost Your Immune System We are in the middle of a pandemic. As we start to adjust to life in the age of novel coronavirus, we are all looking for ways to help our bodies combat infection and boost our immune system. Doctors around the world are working hard to create antivirals and […]