Georgia Trend. July 2023. Peach season here, and if you are like me, you probably end up buying more fresh fruit than you can eat. I often find my peaches ripen faster than I can consume them and rush to find new creative ways to use them. Buying and Storing From May to September, you […]

Georgia Trend. November 2021. Pecans, peanuts, pistachios, walnuts, macadamia – oh my! Georgia produces a wide variety of nuts. In fact, Georgia leads the way as the nation’s top pecan producer, growing 142 million pounds last year. Nuts are a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, have very low sodium (if unsalted) and are […]

Georgia Trend. April 2021. On these warm sunny days, some of us are inspired to venture out into the backyard more often. Perhaps you are dusting off the lawn chairs, planting a vegetable garden or firing up the grill. It is a promising time to reap seasonal produce and refresh weeknight menus with lighter recipes […]

HuffPost. January 2021. When it comes to health goals, the new year marks a reset point for many of us. After months of stress eating, pandemic cooking and staying indoors, many of us have ignored our bodies. Though we can’t control much external stress, we can strengthen our immune systems and minds to better face the challenges that […]

Chowhound. August 2020. Tropical fruit fans, here’s everything you need to know about star fruit (or carambola). What Is Star Fruit? If you have been reluctant to try the exotic waxy looking greenish-yellow star shaped fruit before, here are some facts that would help change your mind. The five-point fruit is officially called carambola, but popularly […]

Chowhound. April 2020. Easter egg decoration is an expressive art form that goes beyond dyeing in pastel colors or dipping in chocolate. Write, scratch, or etch designs; glue beads or leaves; paint dots, geometric designs, or entire scenes. From wire woven eggs in the Czech Republic and painted murals of the countryside in Croatia, to gold- […]