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July is Culinary Arts Month — Let’s Get Cooking! 

July 2, 2025 by julie.ommert

July is Culinary Arts Month — Let’s Get Cooking! 

We’re celebrating all things delicious — right from your own kitchen!
This month is all about showing some love for the creativity, passion, and joy that comes with cooking at home.
Whether you’re a seasoned home chef or just figuring out how not to burn the toast, this is your time to shine.

Check out our YouTube Channel for:

Recipes – Easy, tasty meals the everyone will love
 How-To Videos – Learn common cuts and other techniques

 

Filed Under: healthy tips, recipes

4th of July – Fire up the grill for National Grilling Month!

July 2, 2025 by julie.ommert

Let’s Fire Up the Flavor with Fruits & Veggies!

Who says grilling is just for burgers and hot dogs? This month, take your grilling game to
the next level by adding fresh, colorful fruits and vegetables to the grill!

🥑 Grilled avocado halves for a smoky twist
🍑 Juicy grilled peaches for a sweet side
🌽 Classic corn on the cob, charred to perfection
🍍 Pineapple rings with caramelized edges
🍆 Eggplant steaks with a smoky bite
🌶️ Colorful veggie kabobs for the whole crew

Whether you’re hosting a backyard gathering or heading to the fireworks, grilled produce is a tasty,
healthy way to celebrate summer and show your red, white, and green!

Filed Under: healthy tips, Holidays, recipes, side dish

Add Color for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month!

May 30, 2025 by julie.ommert

June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month—a great time to enjoy fresh produce. Many fruits and vegetables are in season now, making them tastier, fresher, and often cheaper. Buying in season is a smart way to save money and eat well. Carrots, potatoes, and greens are easy to use in many meals and are widely available. Bananas, grapes, apples, and oranges are usually the most budget-friendly fruits all year round.

Try one of our colorful recipes:

Rainbow of Vegetables Stir Fry

Red, White and Blue Salad

MyPlate Pizza

Filed Under: healthy tips, Physical Activity

June is National Great Outdoors Month!

May 30, 2025 by julie.ommert

Spending time in nature is associated with enhanced cognitive function, improved mood, better mental health, and greater emotional well-being.
A sense of connection to nature can offer similar well-being benefits, even for those who don’t spend much time outdoors.
Both green spaces, like parks and forests, and blue spaces, such as lakes and oceans, contribute positively to well-being, even urban parks and street trees can have a meaningful impact.

Here are some ways to help celebrate:

National Fishing and Boating Week – June 1-8 – get out and make memories! 

On the first Saturday in June of each year (June 7, 2025), everyone in Texas can fish recreationally without licenses or endorsement!

National Trails Day – June 7 – get out and enjoy trails in or near your community!

National Get Outdoors Day – June 14 – get out and hike, bike, or view nature!

Great American Campout – get out and enjoy time with family or friends!

 

Filed Under: healthy tips, Physical Activity

World Food Safety Day – June 7th!

May 30, 2025 by julie.prouse

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World Food Safety Day 2025 is a reminder of the importance of keeping our food safe. Safe food helps prevent illness, reduces medical expenses, and supports healthier lives. When we understand how to handle and prepare food safely, we can make safer choices to protect ourselves and our families.

Using a food thermometer is an easy way to make sure your food is safe to eat. It tells you if meat, chicken, fish, and other foods are cooked enough to kill harmful germs. Sometimes food looks done but isn’t hot enough inside.

 

 

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