We eat them in pies, pick them for fun, carve them and paint them. Their illuminated faces light our porches every year. Cinderella even rode to the ball in one!
We have a thing for pumpkins, especially this time of year. But did you know that p... Read more
Zucchini is probably the most popular summer squash in America, but there are many other varieties, including straightneck, crookneck, acorn, butternut, spaghetti, and more, all of which vary in size, color, taste, and texture. Squash is a very high... Read more
When it comes to fruits and vegetables, most of us stick with what we know: carrots, cucumbers and celery at lunchtime; corn, peas and green beans for dinner; bananas, apples and oranges for breakfast or snacks. To keep healthy eating fun and excitin... Read more
Are you a creature of habit in the kitchen and at the grocery store? Do you reach for the same carrots and celery for snacks, bagged greens for salads, and frozen veggies for dinnertime sides? It's time to break out of your food rut. Learn a few... Read more
During the hot summer months, we automatically add salads to our menu plans. A big bowl of crisp lettuce, cool cucumbers and sun-ripened tomatoes tossed lightly with an oil-and-vinegar dressing is always refreshing during the warmest time of the year... Read more
Just getting a good start & for now,walking is my main exercise.Have read about FitBit,think it would work for me.
Does anyone have one for sale or know what store has them on sale? Thanks,PL... Read more
Does Spark still have the calculator where you can put in your own recipe and it calculates calories per serving? If so, where is it found??... Read more
I use it all the time when I am cooking or baking. I buy it at the health food store. I think it has a better taste than regular salt and is better for you.... Read more
So I bought a food scale and have just started to try to use it. I'm not sure though if I'm supposed to be weighing the food before or after I cook. For instance, for lunch this afternoon I had leftover ribeye steak - 100g cooked. Not sure what it we... Read more
I've been avoiding using the food tracker since I'm not sure how to use it. I've watched the video and can be successful for logging simple one ingredient or brand name foods. What I don't get is how to log "made from scratch" recipes. These usual... Read more
Instead of using pasta, I use spaghetti squash. I can eat aot more of that without eating too many calories. Anything I used to eat over pasta, I now eat over spaghetti squash.... Read more
I learned the hard way that when handling raw butternut squash (or any other orange squash) that it's a good idea to wear latex gloves. Butternut squash has enzymes that can act like a chemical skin peel. My fingers turned orange and the skin got r... Read more
Squash is one of those vegetable categories that spans a whole range of colors, flavors, shapes, textures and growing seasons. From acorn squash to zucchini, this veggie family has it all, including nutrients, fiber and fewer than 75 calories per ser... Read more
Looking for some new squash recipes this fall? We've rounded up some healthy and delicious squash recipes that are perfect for the fall season.
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Butternut Squash Casserole
Maple Apple Acorn Squash Bake
Broc... Read more
