Strawberry season is finally here! I love going to pick strawberries at a u-pick farm here in central North Carolina, McAdams Farm. Last weekend I went there to get the first of this year's crop. The berries are so sweet and delicious! If you haven't been, you should go try it. Strawberry picking is great exercise, and an outdoor activity the whole family can enjoy. Kids especially love Continue Reading
3 mouth-watering fruit muffin recipes (regular + gluten free)
Muffins are a sweet treat that makes a welcome addition to any meal, or wonderful on its own as a snack or quick breakfast. It's also a sneaky way to get some more healthy fruit into your diet! Muffins are also super easy to make. For two of these recipes, you don't even need a mixer. Here are easy recipes for three of my favorite muffins, with both regular and gluten-free versions included Continue Reading
VIDEO: How to pick strawberries, plus three scrumptious strawberry recipes
Strawberry season is finally here! I love going to pick strawberries at a u-pick farm here in central North Carolina, McAdams Farm. Last weekend I went there to get the first of this year's crop. Fortunately, they'd survived the recent freeze. The berries were so plentiful, I didn't have go more than 5 or 6 feet down the row to fill up my basket. And they are sweet and delicious! If you Continue Reading
Strawberry pickin’ and eatin’
Last weekend, my son and I went to McAdams Farm in Efland, N.C., to pick a few buckets of strawberries. I even found one that looked like my favorite Muppet! I couldn't devour Beaker, of course. But we enjoyed every bit of the rest. I made a nutritious strawberry smoothie (recipe here), a refreshing treat on a hot day. I also bought red and green Continue Reading
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