Sarah Trevino

Types of peppers at your Charlotte farmers' markets

Chili peppers are available year round and in the United States they are mainly grown in California, New Mexico and Texas.Anaheim: Very mild. Six to eight inches in size and deep, shiny green. Often stuffed or added to salsas...

Peppers at your Charlotte farmers' market

When buying peppers, the skin should be smooth, with no bruises or marks on the surface. Why Peppers?•All peppers are rich in vitamins A, and C, but red peppers are simply bursting cell damage, cancer...

Falling off the Bone ~ Review and Interview

Falling off the Bone, Jean Anderson (Wiley Hardcover; $29.95; October 25, 2010) Let me start off by saying how much I love meat. My husband and I got married VERY quickly (I'm talking under a...

Radishes at your local Charlotte farmers' market

Why Radishes?Jaundice: Radish is very good for the liver and the stomach and it is a very good detoxifier too, that is, it purifies blood. It is miraculously useful in jaundice as it helps removing bilirubin and also checks...

Strawberries at your local Charlotte farmers markets

Why Strawberries?Eye Care: The primary reasons for almost all the problems of eyes are free radicals and deficiency of certain nutrients. With the growing age and lack of these protective nutrients, the harmful oxidants or free radicals cast heavy...

Cherries at your local Charlotte, NC farmers' market

Cherries should be firm, smooth, and brightly colored. You don't want to buy cherries that have blemishes or mushy skin.Why Cherries? Cherries are rich in Vitamin C, vitamin A, Bioflavonoids, ellagic acid, perillyl, anthocyanins, and melatonin. Cherries...

Cabbage at your local Charlotte farmers market

Cabbage leaves should be firm. They should have fresh, crispy leaves with no browning. The darker the leaves, the more flavor they have. The stem should never be dry or cracked. Once cabbage is cut, it begins to lose its...

Broccoli at your Charlotte farmers markets

When purchasing broccoli, select ones where the stalks are tight and firm. Be sure that the salts are not tough. The buds should be tightly closed and the leaves are crisp and very green. The florets should be...

November food holidays and celebrations

Celebrate November Food Days November is not simply Turkey month. Along with a fat Tom, you can look forward to:Georgia Pecan Month Good Nutrition Month Peanut Butter Lover's Month Pomegranate Month Raisin Bread Month Vegan Month...

Oranges at your local Charlotte farmers market

Why Oranges?Being rich in calcium, oranges have been associated with protection and maintenance of the health of bones.Beta-Carotene, a nutrient present in oranges, is a powerful antioxidant that protects our cells from damage.Consumption of oranges has...

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