Beets are deliciously sweet! Beet Hummus Who needs tahini in classic hummus when you add beets to chickpeas to make this super delicious hummus! We are certainly not hiding beets in this hummus because it’s a beautifully bright red color that kids think are really cool! We boost the nutrition value with hemp [...]
All foodies will enjoy this seasonal dish! This is the ultimate scratch hands-on cooking recipe; handmade pasta AND sauce? Can’t get much better than that! Making fresh pasta is a unique experience for kids (and adults!); pasta usually comes out of a box, so for them to be able to experience it in [...]
It's the summer picnic season! I always looked forward to family picnics growing up. They were always fun because I would see my cousins who lived far away and we would play for hours. I've introduced the concept of having a family picnic at HealthBarn USA and I haven't met a kid yet, who doesn't [...]
DINOSAUR KALE Dinosaur kale is cool to grow! We are just crazy for kale these days! There’s so much to do with this delicious super veggie. And one of the best parts about kale is that comes in a bunch of varieties, so we never get bored of it. Dinosaur kale (also known [...]
Farm fresh kale gets double thumbs up! Kale is growing in popularity, but for quite a while it was an under-appreciated green. It’s a member of the cabbage family, but unlike other cabbages, it doesn’t grow as a head; rather, the leaves spread outward. Plus, the flavor is less pungent than cabbage can [...]
I’m a mom trying to cook healthy dinners for a family with very different tastes. Typically I end up making 3 dinners: one for the family, one for my very picky son, and one for my husband who likes spicy food. It’s becoming overwhelming! How can I get everyone to eat the same meal? – [...]
Congratulations to last week’s tomato contest winner: Rachel S. from Tenafly, NJ! Her recipe for tomato sauce got double thumbs up. Check out the recipe below. A HealthBarn USA magnet is on its way, Rachel! Now onto this week’s contest… Stinging nettles in our garden We are very excited to hear what you at [...]
Congratulations to last week’s zucchini contest winner: Elizabeth T. from Milton, MA! Her recipe for Zucchini "Fries" got double thumbs up. Check out the recipe below. A HealthBarn magnet is on its way, Elizabeth! Now onto this week’s contest… Vine-ripened tomatoes are everywhere There is simply nothing like an end-of-summer tomato. In the northeast, [...]
It’s hard to believe summer is already coming to a close, but next week kids are heading back to school in New Jersey. Around the Barn, parents are aching to know: how can they pack easy, healthy lunches that their hungry kids will eat? There are plenty of tricks to help make packing a healthy [...]