Published on Monday, September 3, 2012 by Caryn Bailey
Despite the fact that I'm a complete and utter chocoholic, I'm finding that I'm incredibly drawn to fruit-inspired baked goods. My husband and I tag teamed it this weekend, and together, we created several easy, Labor-Day inspired dishes to celebrate the last few days of summer. Since my children absolutely love berries, I dived into creating a berry tart. While... Read More »
Published on Friday, June 15, 2012 by Caryn Bailey
Fact: In the U.S., it is estimated that produce travels approximately 1,500 miles from the farms where it's grown to the homes of customers, resulting in higher fuel costs and a negative impact on rural communities who depend on agriculture for their economic survival.
Five years ago, when I took my deep dive into green living, I came across several online articles d... Read More »
Published on Friday, June 1, 2012 by Caryn Bailey
Strawberries...my kids and I could eat them straight from the field basket every single day and never tire of them. They're hands own my favorite fruit...sweet, juicy, delicious! Spending two immersive days with the California Strawberry Commission exposed me to a variety of new ways to incorporate this superfruit into my diet. And if you need a bit of convincing,... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 by Caryn Bailey
At just 50 calories for a 1 cup serving, strawberries have quite the impressive nutrition profile. Inside this sweet, juicy, delightful fruit are antioxidants, fiber, folate, potassium, and Vitamin C, information I learned during my visit to Monterey with the California Strawberry Commission. As someone who loves all-things-strawberry, I didn't need a lot of convi... Read More »