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Your brain is kind of a big deal! As the control center of your body, it’s in charge of keeping your heart beating, lungs breathing, and allowing you to move, feel, and think. That’s why it’s important to eat certain foods to help keep your brain in peak working condition! Here are 5 foods you should…

Whether you are ready or not, we are less than two weeks away from the official start of fall (September 22) which means it’s time for warming spices, heart soups, and lots of pumpkins! Here are two quick & simple plant based recipes you can try at home to get you in the autumn mood:…

It’s official, fall is upon us! The sun is starting to set earlier, the nights are much cooler, and our seasonal produce is changing! Although the farmers markets might be farther and fewer between, it’s still important to #shoplocal! Because at the end of the day, eating locally grown food is better for you, the…

Feeling low-energy and hangry sometime between lunch and dinner? It might be because you’re not eating enough protein! Skip the afternoon coffee and reach for one of the high-protein snacks instead to keep you fueled and focused until dinner:   Greek Yogurt Parfait: Layer Greek yogurt with your choice of berries, nuts, and a drizzle of…

August is here, everybody – can you believe it? This summer has flown by! August might be the busiest month of summer, trying to cram all the wonderful outdoor fun in: hiking, berry picking, sitting on the beach, brunching outside, and farmers’ markets packed with produce.  ‘Tis the season for jam and hot sauce making! Make sure to…

‘Tis the season for fruity, delicious summer recipes! The Pacific Northwest is home to a plentiful summer harvest thanks to the cool and wet winters, so let’s put those crops to good use! Here’s 3 ways to use those seasonal fruits in your upcoming recipes: Strawberry Salsa Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, finely diced 1/2 cup…

Although July is over half way over, this month’s seasonal produce is still growing & available at your local markets. While the growing season is shorter than in California, the quality for some Oregon produce is considered even higher. The shorter growing season seems to intensify the flavor of the crops. So here’s what you should be looking…

Schools out for summer! Which means less time for parents to grocery shop, cook, and clean. Luckily for you, we have a few tips, tricks, & recommendations to help you stay on top of meal time with delicious food your kiddos will actually eat! Get the Whole Family Involved Involve your children in meal planning…