This week’s Tango Celery is a special variety. The Tango celery variety has smooth non-stringy stalks that are super-sweet and very crunchy. It’s definitely tastier and more fragrant than store-bought celery. No part of this celery should go to waste: the stalks are great for calorie-free raw eating or used in soups and stews, and the leaves are great in salads … Read More
Roasted Veggie Burritos: Spice It Up
Recipes from The Sylvia Center, whose mission is to inspire young people to become healthy eaters and advocates for healthy food in their families and communities. Right about this time of year before spring truly hits and stuff starts popping up again, we can all fall prey to squash-exhaustion, a cruel and bitter condition none of us (especially the squash) deserves. So: let’s … Read More
De-stress Eating
Feeling a little stressed about the holiday season? Dig in! This week’s bag has a collection of vitamin and mineral-rich veggies that can help manage the stress and balance your mood. Veggies to the rescue… Mood balance hero #1: The B complex. This group of vitamins helps combat depression and enhance mood. Leafy greens are rich in folate, also known as B6. What’s … Read More