With the exception of a treat or two, there are plenty of ways to give your kids a great Easter basket without making it a chocolate and confectionery explosion.

Everything is prepped and ready to go: the turkey, the gravy, the cranberry sauce, and all of the sides. But something is missing; something fresh, green and crisp. That’s right, a salad.

I’ll be honest. No matter how “green” I am, I don’t like camping. I don’t like being immersed in the woods, and one with nature. But for some reason, some folks do.

We recently wrote about how much we love apples in our article “Fall flavors: tips for baking with apples.” But our love for apples continues to grow.

We’ve grilled our stuffed peppers, our zucchini and kabobs, and our corn. But we’re craving pizza. And the grill is the way to get it.

Buying in season: do you do it? You should. If you’re at the grocery store picking up peaches from Peru instead of honing in on the local goodness, keep reading.

With the longer days and the sun setting a little later, it gives a sense that Spring is in the air. No longer and we drawn to our beds for an early, cozy slumber, and later entertaining seems a little more fun.

In the last few years, there has become a trend to label some types of food as “superfoods”. These superfoods include cranberries, acai berries, blueberries, bilberries, among many others.

With beans still at their peak, you’re probably running out of ways to prepare them. Step away from simple steaming, and can the hot casseroles. This salad is refreshing, simple, and elegant, with a few extra ingredients to give it a real flavorful punch.

Taking advantage of fresh local radishes, this salad delivers a double dose of hemp, paired with roasted potatoes for added creaminess.