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"Lettuce" Veg Out with Seasonal Produce and Reap the Fruitful Benefits!
April 1, 2025 I so enjoy being able to experience the wonders of all four seasons. Each time we approach a new season, we likely think...


Chicken Soup ... and a Dietitian ... for the Soul?
March 3, 2025 Welcome to our March 2025 blog! Did you ever find yourself curious about food holidays in March? Maybe you haven’t had this...


This Month in Food: National Apple Day, October 21
Pumpkins and pumpkin flavored everything is everywhere this time of year. This is the exact opposite of a newsflash, of course! While many enjoy all the pumpkin wonderful-ness throughout the fall, we’d be remiss if we didn’t take a moment to highlight another fall favorite: apples! To prepare you for National Apple Day on October 21, check out some fun ways to get all apple-y and celebrate: Caramel apples - You’ve got different ways to go about enjoying apples with caramel -
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The Bewildering World of Food Expiration Terminology
Ever find yourself in the grocery store or in your kitchen lost in thought over all the different food expiry labels and phrases, and...
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This Month in Food: National Pancake Day, September 26
Time to stack ‘em up! September 26 is National Pancake Day and we hope you celebrate with gusto. Check out the recipes below for some...
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What’s the Deal with Protein?
Protein is a buzzy word these days and so much discussion (at times contradictory, no less) around it can leave one dizzied. We wanted to...
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This Month in Food: August Food Holidays
August represents its season well in that it features a few food holidays that just scream summer. We’re recognizing these foods below...
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In Support of Increased Food Security: A Guide to Greater Chicagoland Food Assistance Resources
In a perfect world, consistent and easy access to the nutrition we all need and deserve would be a given. The world, sadly, is not...
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Read All About It…or Listen!: Book and Podcast Recommendations for Summer Enjoyment
Summer is here and perhaps you’re looking for some good reads or listens. We love listening to podcasts and reading books right along...
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Non-Dairy Milks: “Udderly” Endless Options
If you’ve seen the explosion of non-dairy milk options available these days, you might be excited about all the variety and new brands or...
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