Expert Advice

Meet Cat Cora

Post by Cat Cora in Expert Advice | February, 14

On and off-screen, Chef Cat Cora continues to make a lasting impression on the culinary community. Her food aspirations began at an early age, and by 15, she developed a business plan for her own restaurant. In 2005, she made television history on Food Network's Iron Chef America as the first and only female Iron Chef, and in 2006 Bon Appétit Magazine named her Executive Chef and bestowed her with their Teacher of the Year Award. From partnering with Macy’s for a new restaurant concept that premiered in December 2008 to her first stand alone restaurant that opened at Walt Disney World BoardWalk Resort in September 2009, Cat’s bringing a taste of her culinary influence to both coasts.

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Can’t Get Your Kids to Eat Veggies?

Post by admin in Expert Advice , Parent Wisdom | February, 13

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Kids Won’t Eat Broccoli? Study Suggests Dip Can Soothe Bitter-Sensitivity

Post by Jodie Shield in Expert Advice , Parent Wisdom | December, 20

I’ve never met a parent who’s not familiar with the struggle to get their kids to eat better. And as a mother of three and a Registered Dietician, I know firsthand the challenge parents face to help kids make balanced food decisions, especially when it comes to fruit and vegetables. A recent study has uncovered a reason why kids might not eat their veggies and may provide parents some peace of mind while also bringing peace to the dinner table.

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Strike Out on Your own ‘Veggie Adventure’

Post by Small Farm Program in Expert Advice , Parent Wisdom | December, 8

Romanesco, rainbow carrots, party cauliflower and watermelon radishes — the vegetables of the Great Veggie Adventure — are just four of the many vegetables that farm advisors with the UC Small Farm Program have worked with recently.

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Farm Adds Carrots and Color to Plates

Post by admin in Expert Advice | November, 18

While growing vegetables for the Great Veggie Adventure, at least one California farm found a new product to sell at its farmers market booths.

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Pyramid to Plate: Tips for your Family

Post by Jodie Shield in Expert Advice | August, 16

We witnessed some big news in the nutrition world recently. The food pyramid – that pointed shape we had all grown accustomed to – was recently replaced with a plate. No matter what the shape, veggies remain one of the most important food groups.

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Hot off the Press: Love Your Veggies Badge

Post by admin in Expert Advice , Garden Cassroom , Parent Wisdom | June, 6

Get ready to show some blogger love. Our customized Love Your Veggies badge is now available for download. Don’t have a blog? Print it off as an “official” veggie lover badge to have fun with the kids. Click here to download

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Great Veggie Adventure Kicks Off In NYC!

Post by admin in Expert Advice , Parent Wisdom | May, 23

Check out this sneak peak of our Great Veggie Adventure kick-off event in February.

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Celebrate National Salad Month with Nutritious and Delicious Recipes

Post by Jodie Shield in Expert Advice | May, 10

May has finally arrived and along with the nice weather (fingers crossed), flowers, and sunshine, and the celebration of National Salad Month. The makers of Hidden Valley® Salad Dressings have some unique and nutritious salad recipes to help you get into the spirit. Try these recipes with our new and unusual veggies for a fun way to spruce up any salad with a pop of color.

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How Does YOUR Garden Grow?

Post by Jeanne Pinsof Nolan in Expert Advice | May, 3

The Organic Gardener Ltd. has been hard at work with our 50+ families, planting our first round of spring crops. We’ve been direct seeding for carrots, peas, beets, lettuce, radish and spinach. Our early transplants, grown for us by a local Chicago area farmer, include broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and cabbage. One of my favorite cool weather varieties is the vibrant green Romanesco, a delicious and beautiful cross between broccoli and cauliflower. We will be planting Romanesco in our family, school and institutional gardens this season. Our Romanesco plants were started in a greenhouse and will soon be ready for transplanting in about one week.

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