Is there anything better than a fresh picked, sweet, juicy, sun-ripened strawberry? Strawberry picking season is here and these glorious gems are only available for a 2 to 3 week period in most areas of the world. You can usually find them growing in May, June, or...
Spring foraging can be intimidating. Mushrooms and green sprouts are common finds on a hike or walk through your yard, but how do you know what is safe to eat? These three wild edible plants are so incredibly easy to find that almost anyone of any age can identify and...
Today I turned 39 (for the second year in a row)! Any guesses how I celebrated? Party? No, covid. Piñata? Nope, although my kids would have loved that. Special drink? Not yet (margarita coming later!) The one thing I wanted for my birthday today was a banana! It has...
Before I learned how to meal plan, I would wander through the grocery store searching for ideas for dinner while simultaneously surfing my phone for recipes. Ultimately I would end up overbuying all sorts of ingredients in case I needed them and lots of frozen dinners...
If you are new to eating with the seasons, meal preparation can be challenging. The last thing you want to do is end up trashing all that fresh grown produce! Seasonal cookbooks are a treasure trove of information to help you eat your way through a community supported...
It’s not just new homeowners that need to know how to stock a pantry for the first time. If you are a beginner home cook or unexpectedly hosting guests, do you have the basic supplies on hand to put together a meal at a moments notice? Are you prepared for a...
Hi! I’m Jennifer Dedering, PharmD, BCACP. I am a registered pharmacist and very passionate about food as medicine – for both people and the environment. Every week I post a free meal plan with a focus on seasonal and local sourcing of food. Come back every week for tips to help the environment and check out what my family is eating. I promise it is delicious!
