Food Fun
Foods to Heal the Body and Mind
Many foods have been used as medicine amongst cultures. Before grocery stores, vending machines, and fast food, traditional meals consisted of seasonal, wholesome ingredients. Long before food, as we know it today, eating has always been at the center of indigenous cultures. Harvest ceremonies were celebrated, songs were sung, and words of thanks were recited […]
How to Celebrate Family Meals Month this September
Join EATS in celebrating Family Meals Month; a nationwide event designed to support families in enjoying more meals together using items purchased at the grocery store and, as a result, reap the many health and social benefits of doing so. The aim is simple: pledge to have one more meal together, at home, per week. […]
Two Awesome Recipes for Your August Harvest
Healthy Zucchini Tomato Bake “This Healthy Zucchini Tomato Bake recipe is an easy way to use up all your summer vegetables. Fresh, healthy and full of flavor – it’s the perfect side dish!” The Clean Eating Couple Ingredients 1 cup zucchini sliced 1 cup yellow squash sliced 2 cups tomatoes sliced 2 tablespoons basil fresh, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper Instructions Preheat oven to […]
How to Get a Picky Eater to Expand His or Her Palette
It can be difficult to get picky eaters interested in colorful and hearty fruits and vegetables. Some kids are naturally sensitive to different textures, tastes, and smells which can cause them to be quite hesitant with a variety of foods. We have elaborated on a few different tactics that you can try to help make […]
4th of July Treats
A traditional 4th of July is celebrated with food, time spent outdoors, fireworks, and full of friends and family. Although Independence Day looks and feels quite different this year, we can come together over food. We’ve put together this short list of recipes for you and yours to make to celebrate unalienable rights for all. […]
What’s in season right now in Utah?
Locally-sourced seasonal produce can be difficult to navigate during a pandemic with limited grocery runs and increased inclination to buy more shelf-stable goods. By identifying local seasonal produce, we can help support our community’s local economy and farmers, while eating flavorsome and nutritious foods! Seasonal produce is food that is harvested at its peak ripeness […]
Meals for Mom
There’s no better way to make your mom feel like one of a kind than preparing a nice meal for her! Try making one of these brunch or dinner recipes to let her know how much she is appreciated. If you can’t celebrate in person, try making one of these recipes over a video call […]
Veggie Packed Meal Ideas to Try During a Meat Shortage
Recently, CNN, Bloomberg, and other news sources have reported on the number of meat processing plants being shut down around the United States in response to COVID19. With all of these closures and the effect that they have on the meat supply chain, there’s a chance that there may be shortages in meat at your […]
Eating Local for the Earth
What is local food and why is it important? Eating locally means minimizing the distance between production and consumption. This can be easily achieved by doing some research on local farms, community, gardens, or community-supported agriculture programs. Choosing local has many advantages over the modern food system with regards to nutritional/environmental benefits, economic advantages, and […]
Pantry Items You Can Make At Home
Making some of your own pantry items is simpler than one may think. It is less expensive than purchasing at the store, saves searching time, and is much healthier. Try making some of these at home for a fun and quick activity with the kids! Bread Crumbs To make your bread crumbs, combine bread (it […]