Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Duck, duck, gooseberries!

Have you seen those little papery fruits in the plastic clamshells at the supermarket and wondered what they were? They’re actually gooseberries. The papery kind is one variety of 50 or so that are found from China to Canada and many points in between. Enjoyed most often as a dessert ingredient for their tart flavor, […]

Healthy Foods: Juice’s Dirty Little Secret

Unfortunately, obesity is an epidemic among our youth. Sugary drinks play a substantial role. Soda, juice, and energy drinks are among the top offenders. Despite the deceiving labels, the “100 percent juice” and “no sugar” juices contribute to the generational weight gain. One source for this unforeseen problem is how juice is made. Juice from […]