July is National Picnic Month and summer picnics are a great way to enjoy the outdoors and each other’s company. Keep your picnics with family and friends healthy and safe this summer by remembering the following tips. Temperature and time. Keep your picnics safe this summer by remembering that the time perishable food can be left […]
Food and Nutrition
What’s in Season at Your Farmers Market
Heading to your local Farmers Market this week? Check out what to add to your grocery list with helpful information from the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association which includes a list of what fruits/vegetables are in season as well as varietal information, nutritional content, and delicious recipes. https://www.pcfma.org/eat/products
Celebrate Fruit And Vegetable Month
In June, we celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month to help you and your family eat more fruit and vegetables every day, every month of the year. Summer is the ideal time to add more fruits and veggies to your diet, as there is an abundance of fresh local produce available at your supermarket, […]
Celebrate Salad Month
Celebrate Salad Month – it’s not just about lettuce and tomatoes! Champions for Change has a number of quick and easy recipes: https://cachampionsforchange.cdph.ca.gov/en/recipes/Pages/default.aspx
Strawberry Season is Here!
When strawberries are in season, it seems to signal that summer is quickly approaching! Here is strawberry information from Harvest of the Month: English Spanish
