Did you know that batology isn’t the study of bats? It’s the study of berries! Celebrate these pulpy and delicious fruits this July for National Berry Month.   It makes sense that July is home to this national holiday because it is the month when berries are at their peak. There are so many different…

Did you know that strawberries aren’t technically considered berries? They are in their own group of fruit! Celebrate this delicious, sweet, and juicy food on February 27th for National Strawberry Day.   Strawberries are not only tasty, but they are also very nutritious. There are an abundant number of vitamins and minerals in strawberries that…

Did you know that berries have been a staple in the human diet since before the start of agriculture? Satisfy your sweet tooth this Valentine’s Day with a handful of berries for National Berry Fresh Month. Given the wide variety of textures and flavors that berries come in, this well-like fruit is enjoyed by many….

Did you know that July is National Berry Month? Berries are small in size, but can be used in a variety of ways. For those who have a sweet tooth, berries are also a great way to help satisfy it! Berries are at the peak of their season now, which is why it’s the perfect time…

Today is National Strawberry Day and I am very excited about it! Strawberries are one of my favorite fruits.  Truth be told, they are actually considered a “false fruit” because they are made up of dozens of tiny individual fruits coming together as one. These individual fruits are called achenes and are all surrounding the…

If you have been following my recipe posts for a while, you probably figured out by now that I love balancing different flavors and textures to blend together into one harmonious dish. This spinach salad is true to that theme. The sweetness of the dates and the strawberries blend beautifully with the slight bitterness of the spinach and the saltiness of the nuts. Because the dressing is warm when poured over the spinach, it slightly wilts the leaves, taking away their slightly raw and bitter taste. All the while keeping it fresh and crunchy with all of the nutrients intact.

Sweet, Sweet Strawberries By Charna Sheinfeld,  Nutrition Intern The tantalizing aroma, bright red color, and alluring flavor of strawberries is allowing me to believe that spring has truly sprung. How appropriate it is that May is the month we celebrate these robust berries? This is the time of year that strawberries are at their peak…