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Sunday, March 17, 2019
Silken Tofu
For all the soybeans grown in Illinois, the Illinois Soybean Association notes, "Animal ag is the No. 1 customer for soybeans. Of the soybean meal fed in Illinois, pigs consume 74%, poultry 13%, and beef and dairy cattle 12%." Soy foods, like tofu, soy nuts, and edamame, are also uses for soybeans. Simply, tofu is c...
Friday, July 1, 2016
Blog Special: Summer Salads - Part 1, Jicama Summer Salad
Are you enjoying the blog specials? The videos have been an exciting addition to the "Healthy Eats and Repeat" blog. I hope it has inspired you to try some new recipes, foods, and ingredients. For the month of July, we are showcasing summer salads. For the 4 th of July weekend, enjoy this fun, colorful Jicama Summer Salad. The recipe is below, and...
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Blog Special: Berries Three Ways
"Healthy Eats and Repeat" has talked berries before. Posts on strawberries , blueberries ,...
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Summer Salute to Pineapple
Sweet, juicy, and refreshing pineapple. Can you imagine yourself sitting under an umbrella on a beach munching pineapple? Ahhh... While I realize pineapple is in no way part of the local and seasonal foods I normally like to explore (Illinois is certainly not the tropics), this is a great fruit to discuss for summertime. This Educa...
Friday, May 16, 2014
Sweet Beginnings of Summer with Succulent Strawberries
Does anything seem quite as delicious as the juicy sweetness of a ripe strawberry? With that tempting vision, you will want to know that May is National Strawberry Month and also a month where strawberries are starting to be grown locally in Illinois (maybe even in your own gardens). A favorite fruit of many, strawberries are a classic nutritious fruit. A 1-cup serving of sliced fresh s...
