The month of May is National Salsa Month, and I don’t mean the dance! Salsa is the perfect dipping sauce to spice up your meals. Salsa can be made or purchased with different levels of heat. So, whether you like it mild or extremely hot there’s a type of salsa for you. Beyond the taste, salsa is…
Beat the Heat this May with Salsa & Tasty Treats
It’s National Salsa Month and I don’t mean the dance! This warmer May weather is the perfect time to break out the best dipping sauce and some chips. With the spice of the salsa, you are going to need something to break the heat, luckily there are some great tasty foods and drinks you can use to…
Kick Off the Summer with Some Salsa!
Did you know salsa means sauce in Spanish? It makes sense since both are tomato-based and delicious! Grab a bag of tortilla chips and a bowl of “sauce” this May for National Salsa Month! There are so many combinations of salsa that you can buy at the store with different spice levels and different…
June Monthly Morsels
The Powerful Papaya By Charna Sheinfeld, Nutrition Intern When I think of papaya, its bright orange hue reminds me of the sunshine, which tells me that summer is on its way. How fitting is it then, that papaya, an early summer fruit, is the food of the month of June. These long sphere shaped fruits…
Papaya Peach Salsa
This salsa makes a great addition to any fish or poultry dish. It has a great balance of sweet, tangy and hot. It can stay in the fridge for a few days, so it can be made in the beginning of the week, and then used throughout the week for various dishes.
Summertime Salsa
One of my favorite summertime foods is salsa and the best part is that it is so easy to make! Not only is salsa delicious but it can also be a healthy addition to any meal. So what exactly are the health benefits of this festive dish? And what are some of my favorite…
Fresh Tomato Day is on its Way!
This Friday, April 6th, is Fresh Tomato Day! Did you know that tomatoes are actually a fruit not a vegetable? They contain little seeds which put them in the fruit category but have the versatility of a vegetable. The tomato has nutrients that can lower hypertension, reduce the risk of cancer, treat urinary tract infections,…
