Blueberries, cherries, and apples, oh my! Rainier Fruit is a family owned company in Washington State that specializes in growing produce you will see in many grocery stores all across the country. Just look for their Rainier Fruit brand. They’ve sponsored this peek into the process of growing organic blueberries. We were recently invited to…
Road Trip Stop: Behind the Scenes Peek at Onions from Michigan
Have you ever picked up an onion in the grocery store and thought of how it got there? Where it came from? The first stop on our road trip was to an onion and celery farm in western Michigan. We were able to make this stop as part of a sponsored opportunity with the National…
Everything You Need to Know About Rutabaga
I asked the kids what produce we should do this week and kid number 2 said “rutabaga.” He just likes the word, but rutabaga it is. I happen to think rutabaga is a fun word too and I love adding it to soups. Used in moderation it adds a delightfully savory flavor but let’s not…
Everything You Need to Know About Butternut Squash
I consider butternut squash to be the “gateway” squash. I often have one sitting on my counter and love that I can buy it and it keeps for several weeks before using because it’s one less thing that gets wasted. Because, let’s face it. Sometimes I grocery shop and lose track of the things that…