Nutrition Education Blog
THANKSGIVING WITH COOKING MATTERS
Written by: Renee Metcalf The holiday season is officially upon us. That means more late-night shopping, planning, decorating, and spending time in the kitchen. While all these activities for many…
MAKING LEFTOVERS WORK
Written by: Courtney Kerr Food tossed is money lost. One the best ways to save money and save time is to use leftovers. Leftovers can be used as a great snack, lunch or…
CHEAP, EASY, HEALTHY TAILGATE SNACKS THAT WIN! (EVEN IF YOUR TEAM DOESN’T)
Written by: Amani Strong Nothing says ‘Football’ season like attending a tailgate with friends, family, collegues, and (most importantly) FOOD! Typical tailgate food may involve buffalo wings, burgers, chili, nachos…
VITAMIN A AND THE FALL HARVEST
Written by Klair Urbin Love Fall Veggies? You Bet(a-Carotene) We Do! Have you been patiently awaiting the season of pumpkin spice? Do you find a tray roasted root veggies as comforting as…
FALL FAVORITES – SEASONAL RECIPES AND ACTIVITIES IN THE DETROIT AREA
Written by Olivia Barrera It’s the first day of fall! We just enjoyed the Harvest Moon and now it is time for all the familiar, heart-warming fall food activities. From…
WHAT’S IN SEASON THIS FALL IN MICHIGAN
Written by Jaz Popa Michigan is known for its bountiful summer harvest, but that doesn’t stop once fall comes around! During these cooler weeks as the leaves start to change…
LATE SEASON GARDENING (WITH RECIPES!) IN MICHIGAN
Written by Olivia Barrera Gardening is a great way to get in touch with nature, spend time outside, learn about seasonality, and connect with food. Gardeners earn an appreciation for…
GUIDE TO FARMERS MARKETS
Written by Jaz Popa It’s the heart of the summer here in Michigan. That means it’s the perfect time to check out your local farmers markets! Farmer’s markers are a great place to shop for your produce.…
MICHIGAN’S SEASONAL SUMMER BOUNTY
Written by Olivia Barrera The time is here to enjoy Michigan’s cornucopia of Summer seasonal offerings! Whether you grow a vegetable garden, shop the farmers markets, or just love the…
HOW TO GIVE YOUR FOOD SCRAPS ANOTHER PURPOSE
Written by Jaz Popa Do you often find yourself throwing away things like fruit peels, stalks of vegetables, or the end pieces of bread? About 82 billion pounds of food waste is generated…
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