09
Jun
Brightly-red, delicious and full of healing power, beets are absolutely one of my favorite things to add to my morning smoothie routine. However, after recently reading a beet root cake recipe on Food.com, I...
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07
Jun
With the constantly rising price of fruits and veggies, not to mention everything else, it is important to get the most from what you buy. Storing your fresh produce the best way possible will...
02
Jun
There is nothing quite like warm summer days and fresh fruit cobbler to make everything in the world seem just right. But how do you make an American classic without the starchy, sugary unhealthy...
30
May
Crisp and delicious, apples are readily available year-round, but autumn is their peak season. Here’s your guide to storing apples and keeping them fresh all year:
1. Keep them whole
As soon as you cut into...
26
May
How to Store your Onions & Potatoes in your Swag
First, place the vegetables into a DRY Swag and place in your cupboard/pantry (NOT in the fridge or crisper).
Once you've cut an onion or potato up,...
24
May
We all live for convenience especially when it comes to food and our health. Just like the myth that healthy eating is expensive, many people believe that buying in-season fruits and vegetables is just...
19
May
It's everywhere right? So why should we hate plastic so much?
1. The Great Pacific "Garbage Patch"
Discarded cheap plastic 'stuff' has contributed to the creation of a million-square-mile garbage vortex in the Pacific Ocean called...
27
Apr
Did you know that fruits and vegetables are the most wasted type of food? It’s not surprising when you think about it. How many times have you purchased fruits and vegetables with great intentions...
20
Apr
Food waste is a global problem, and it’s one of the main reasons I invented The Swag. Did you know that fruits and vegetables are wasted in the United States more than grain products,...