TIP OF THE DAY: Try A New Sandwich For National Sandwich Month

While the Earl of Sandwich is credited with “inventing” the sandwich in 1762, he actually only introduced the concept to western Europe. The principle of bread and a filling likely dates back to around 9000 B.C.E., when man first harvested grain and created unleavened flatbreads. Flatbread rolled with a filling became common to early cultures…
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PRODUCT: New Delights From Garden Lites

We’re big fans of the Garden Lites Line, both the veggie muffins and the vegetable soufflés. Garden Lites Veggie Muffins The line, previously represented by delicious Carrot Berry and Chocolate Zucchini muffins, has been joined by Veggie Blueberry Oat and Banana Chocolate Chip. As we write this, we’re enjoying the two new flavors with a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Gazpacho Sandwich

A “gazpacho sandwich.” Photo © Fruttadi | Avocados From Mexico.   Unless you’re a vegetarian, a “salad sandwich”—dressed salad on toast—might not sound as appealing as other options. But call it a “gazpacho sandwich,” and ears perk up. So today’s tip is: Create a refreshing summer sandwich or snack by chopping up your favorite salad…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Panzanella, Summer Bread Salad

Panzanella, Tuscan bread salad. Photo by Jerry Keith | Wikimedia.   Bread salad, like French toast and croutons, is one of those delicious recipes invented by necessity: Poor people needed to get another meal from leftover bread that had gone stale. Panzanella is a Tuscan-style bread salad made with a loaf of day-old (or older)…
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Blueberry Muffins Recipe For National Blueberry Muffin Day

[1] Homemade blueberry muffins (photo © Klikk | Fotolia). [2] Summer is peak blueberry season. Enjoy as many as you can (photo © Vino Li | Unsplash).   July 11th is National Blueberry Muffin Day. If you’ve never made blueberry muffins from scratch, today’s the day. (If not, July is National Blueberry Month and July…
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