July 2008 - Posts

• Fruit of the Month: Berries

  A publication of the US Dept. of HHS, CDC, and NCI One of the nation’s most well liked fruits; berries have origins in both Europe and here in the United States. The Native Americans were the first to incorporate berries into their diets and lifestyle. Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 22, 2008 4:00 PM by admin | 0 Comments Filed under: Fruits, Strawberries, Berries

• Vegetable of the Month: Fresh Beans

  A publication of the US Dept. of HHS, CDC, and NCI Fresh beans are classified into two basic categories: edible pod beans and shell beans. Green beans, otherwise known as snap or string beans, are the most popular edible pod bean in the United States. Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 22, 2008 4:00 PM by admin | 2 Comments Filed under: Vegetables, Green Beans, Walnuts, Vegetarian Recipes

• Vegetable of the Month: Bell Pepper

  Bell peppers are a great source of vitamins A and C. They make a colorful addition to any meal. Varieties Bell peppers can be found in a rainbow of colors and can vary in flavor. The variety of the pepper plant and the stage of the ripeness determine Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 22, 2008 3:59 PM by admin | 1 Comments Filed under: Vegetables, Bell Peppers, Vegetarian Recipes

• Fruit of the Month: Apricot

  A publication of the US Dept. of HHS, CDC, and NCI In Latin, apricot means "precious," a label earned because it ripens earlier than other summer fruits. A relative of the peach, the apricot is smaller and has a smooth, oval pit that falls out easily Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 22, 2008 3:58 PM by admin | 0 Comments Filed under: Fruits, Apricots

• Vegetable of the Month: Peas

  A publication of the US Dept. of HHS, CDC, and NCI Peas have been used in the dry form since ancient times, and archaeologists found them in Egyptian tombs. It was not until the sixteenth century that more tender varieties were developed and eaten fresh. Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 22, 2008 3:57 PM by admin | 0 Comments Filed under: Vegetables, Peas, Vegetarian Recipes