How to Choose a Mango:
- Don’t Focus on color
- A ripe mango should give slightly when squeezed
- Ripe Mangoes have a fruity aroma at the stem end
Adapted from Mango.org
How to choose a Mango
Slowcooker Baked Potatoes
Make batches of baked potatoes in your slow cooker! Make the most of all your kitchen tools by using your slow cooker to prepare baked potatoes and keep your oven or microwave open.
Instructions
- Scrub potatoes under cool running water and let dry.
- Prick each potato at least 8 times.
- Lightly brush each potato with olive oil, season with herbs of your choice. Be ware of adding too much sodium to your potatoes!
- Individually wrap each potato in foil (wrap tightly).
- Place in slow cooker and don't overfill.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or until tender when pressed with a mitten. Caution: potatoes will be hot when removed from slow cooker.
Healthy at potlucks
Healthy Appetizers: Make it easy on yourself and healthy on others by cutting up fresh veggies and serving with a healthy dip such as hummus. Another option is fruit! Make fruit kabobs on party toothpicks or skewers. This makes them easy to pick-up, an attractive option, and a great way to increase intake of important nutrients!- Go Ahead and Get the Chips: Don’t forego the chips and guacamole, but make it a healthy option by bringing whole grain tortilla chips to go with heart healthy guacamole. Want to control portions on the guacamole? Serve it in individual soufflé cups with lids (makes it easy for transport as well).
- Do a Salad Swap: Instead of taking a green salad which may result in a high fat creamy dressing on top, choose a grain based salad such as quinoa. Add low fat veggies such as tomatoes, corn, and black beans; finish off with lime juice and chopped cilantro!
How to Ripen Peaches
Peaches not quite ripe at your local grocery store yet? Here is a tip for ripening those peaches right up!
Strawberry Tips & Tricks
Have you ever wondered how to remove the stem from your strawberry without damaging the beauty of the fruit? This simple and easy trick will keep you from wasting the fruit and leave you with more to enjoy! Most importantly, the only tool you will need is a straw! So save yourself a little time and money and follow these simple steps.
Looking for another quick and easy trick with strawberries? When in season fresh strawberries make the best snack. For a fresh perspective on slicing your strawberries, try using your egg slicer to quickly cut up strawberries. Perfect for adding to breakfast, snacks, or desserts!
