Watermelon is a staple here in Texas! Learn more about choosing, washing, and storing so you can enjoy all summer long!
Food Safety: How to Wash and Store Watermelon
The Importance of Breakfast
We all know the familiar saying, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day” and it truly does play an important part in giving us and our families a strong start for our day. The American Academy of Pediatrics website -healthychildren.org – details the many benefits of encouraging your family to have breakfast:
- Evidence that demonstrates children who eat breakfast have a lower BMI than those who skip breakfast
- Studies that show students who have breakfast have more energy and concentration and do better in school
- Better overall nutrition and eating more important nutrients, vitamins, and minerals
Tips to make breakfast a good time for family mealtime:
- Prepare the night before! Plan what the family will have for breakfast the next morning and make as much as possible the night before. If your family wants cereal for breakfast, have the bowls, spoons, and box of cereal on the table. Then the next morning you can grab the milk from the refrigerator, slice a banana or wash a handful of berries, and breakfast is ready. Make sure to minimize the morning scramble of finding missing homework, library books, or a stray shoe by having backpacks organized and picking out school outfits, complete with socks, shoes, and accessories.
- Set the alarm – and go to bed early! A common reason for skipping breakfast is not having enough time, so make sure to head to bed early and set the alarm to allow for enough breakfast time the next morning.
- Avoid distractions! Keep the TV, phones, and other electronic devices off in the morning.
- Keep it easy! If you know that you do not have a lot of time in the morning or are consistently running late then check out our videos featuring quick morning meals and make-ahead breakfasts.
Try some of our breakfast recipes for a nutritious start to your day!
- Apple Cinnamon Muffin
- Apricot Nut Bars
- Asparagus Breakfast Bake
- Banana Apple Muffins
- Banana Chia Bread
- Banana Nut Overnight Oats
- Breakfast Burritos
- Breakfast Casserole
- Breakfast Power Bowls
- Broccoli Cheddar Egg Muffins
- Chia Seed Pudding – Basic
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
- Coffee Smoothie
- Cranberry Apple Granola
- Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal
- Cream Cheese and Strawberry Waffle
- Dragon Fruit Mango Smoothie
- Greek Yogurt Banana and Blueberry Pancakes
- Green Monster Muffins
- Ham and Cheese Pancakes
- Honey Whole Wheat Quick Bread
- How to Make a Delicious Simple Granola
- Importance of Family Breakfast
- Leek and Potato Frittata
- Matcha Smoothie Bowl
- Microwave Breakfast Cake
- Peach Crumble
- Peanut Butter Banana Pinwheels
- Peanut Butter Banana Toast
- Pepperoni Frittata
- Pumpkin Nut Muffins
- Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
- Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
- Quinoa Cakes
- Raspberry Lemon Overnight Oats
- Raspberry Strawberry Smoothie
- Savory Beef Sticky Buns
- Sheet Pan Pancakes
- Southwest Egg Muffins
- Spelt Pancakes
- Spicy Pea and Avocado Toast
- Spinach Quiche
- Sweetheart Waffles
- Turkey Sausage and Spinach Strata
- Vegetable Cheese Tart
- Western Omelet Bites
- Yogurt and Granola Cups
Spring Garden Collaboration JMG + DT: Rosemary
Let’s continue celebrating National Garden Month with a staple in most home gardens, Rosemary! This hearty herb can be so useful in cooking! Rosemary is a great way to cut out added salt in your kitchen while adding tons of flavor! Let Lisa tell you why Rosemary is a MUST HAVE in your garden! Check out other substitutions in place of salt!
And check out these recipes that use rosemary!
Slow Cooker Herbed Turkey Breast
Special thanks to the Junior Master Gardener program for their collaboration with our Spring Garden series! JMG is a unique approach to classroom learning through hands-on gardening. Their program is all about “Growing good kids by igniting a passion for learning, success, and service through a unique gardening education.” Learn more about JMG here.
Spring Garden Collaboration JMG + DT: Onions
Let’s continue celebrating National Garden Month with onions! Onions are one of the easiest ways to add bold flavor to your favorite recipes and with a variety of onion types, you are sure to find the perfect one to grow in your back yard garden. If you want more information on growing yellow, purple, white, or green onions check out this Easy Gardening Guide!
And don’t forget to try a Dinner Tonight Recipe with your onion harvest!
Savory Onion and Mushroom Pork Roast
Special thanks to the Junior Master Gardener program for their collaboration with our Spring Garden series! JMG is a unique approach to classroom learning through hands-on gardening. Their program is all about “Growing good kids by igniting a passion for learning, success, and service through a unique gardening education.” Learn more about JMG here.
Spring Garden Collaboration JMG + DT: Peas
Let’s continue to celebrate National Garden Month with Peas! They are so easy to incorporate into main dishes and also make fun side dishes! But who knew they were so easy to grow in your own garden? Let Lisa Whittlesey give you a few tips on how you should be growing peas in your garden! Check out this easy gardening guide! for more tips!
Check out this delicious recipe using peas!
Soba Noodle and Snap Pea Salad
Special thanks to the Junior Master Gardener program for their collaboration with our Spring Garden series! JMG is a unique approach to classroom learning through hands-on gardening. Their program is all about “Growing good kids by igniting a passion for learning, success, and service through a unique gardening education.” Learn more about JMG here.
