Apples and pears in the right flavors and size for kids
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Crisp Apples Ranked: What Are The Crunchiest Apples?
Crisp Apples Ranked: Crunchiest to Least Crunchy An apple’s crunchiness is like a flower’s smell — it’s the first impression we get before we pick it out from others depending on whether we enjoyed it or not. There’s nothing more satisfying than biting into an apple that fractures perfectly on the first bite. It’s like […]
Their crisp bite and juicy sweetness make apples a natural choice to bite into for a healthy and fiber-filled snack, but one of the questions we get often about apples is…how do I cook with apples? And of course, immediately after that is a question asking which apple varieties are the best for cooking. When […]
I was gifted a food dehydrator a few years back, and it’s been tucked away collecting dust bunnies until recently when I stocked up on apples to make apple chips. My hope was that I could curb the constant snack requests my kids have with something healthy and homemade. (Spoiler alert: they loved them, but […]
While we all know snacking on healthy things, like fresh produce, is good for us, it’s not always the most fun. Trust me, I get it. I grew up in a household with a mom who was an absolute health nut. While I am forever grateful I was taught how to eat right and my […]
If you’re feeling like a new year’s refresh (who isn’t this year?!), you might be looking for some new smoothie recipes to make you feel your best. Or maybe you received a shiny new blender over the holidays that you’re itching to put to good use. Whatever the reason you’re seeking new smoothie recipes, these […]
Originally published in August 2018; updated October 2020. Apples are such a simple fruit. They are portable. To eat them, you don’t need to bother peeling or cutting. They come in a variety of flavors, from sweet to tart and in-between. Best of all, they are nutritious and delicious! I can see how a post […]
Food presentation is an artform. The rise of sharing what we’re eating on social media is a hobby for many, while others make food and presenting food their full-time job. Food art is impressive but can seem daunting for a rookie like me to take on. Fortunately, there are many kitchen tools available today to […]
When we lived in LA, Buddha Bowl’s were on every menu in town and I made it my job to try as many of them as I could! Since we moved to a small town outside of Atlanta, Georgia we don’t have a huge selection of restaurants at our fingertips anymore to satisfy my cravings, […]