Every country across the globe has a baked apple pastry of some sort: apple strudel, apple galettes, turnovers, tarts, and the list goes on. Many of our traditional desserts of North America are versions of these pastries brought over from European settlers. But, no matter what you call it, you can’t go wrong with baking sweet apples in a flaky tender crust. Today, we are taking a look at a few of the different ways to enjoy the wonders of apple pastry, starting with the most traditional, of course! 1) Grandma’s Classic Apple Pie (pictured above) It’s the most classic of [...]

This year the kids may not be able to do their usual trick-or-treating rounds in the neighborhood, but that doesn’t mean they can’t have a scary good time at home! Take advantage of your time together to create a fun and healthy Halloween party that will delight and engage the whole family. We put together some tips on what to make and how to add some spooky fun to the party without breaking the bank. Happy Halloween! Healthy Snacking Rockit™ Apples are the best choice for little hands and they also are the perfect shape for making creative treats. Not only [...]

Written by: Meg Raines A lot happens in September; we start winding summer down, school starts up again and the weather turns cooler as we prepare for moving our activities indoors. And, it also happens to be National Family Meal Month! National Family Meal Month is a nationwide event designed to support families in enjoying more meals together using items purchased at the grocery store, which not only encourages healthy meals but healthy family habits too. There are so many benefits to cooking and eating as a family: Regular family meals are linked to higher self-esteem in children and strengthen family [...]

As you might have heard, September is National Family Meal Month, but September also happens to be National Fruit and Vegetables Month. And the Produce for Better Health Foundation is celebrating with a campaign called Have a Plant. It is appropriate that these two campaigns coincide because healthy family meals cooked at home mean more fruits and vegetables on the table as well. And adding more produce to your meals means a nourished family inside and out. To celebrate National Fruit and Vegetables month we have compiled a few of our own recipes that are easy to put together and chock [...]