Post by Intern and UNH Student Meriah M. Here in New Hampshire shoppers using SNAP (formerly food stamps) are able to double their buying power at farmers markets through the…
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A Spotlight on Hot Sauce
Everyone has heard of hot sauce in one form or another. Hot sauce has been around for a long time and can even be tracked back to Mayan culture! Hot…
Food Insecurity Legislation in NH
Blog post written by Intern Meriah M. Innovative Solutions to Food Insecurity in the NH General Court — HB 1638 How can New Hampshire best serve its citizens who struggle…
From Seed to Kitchen: Parsnips
Parsnips can currently be purchased at your local farmers’ market. If you are interested in reading or learning more about parsnips here are a couple of our past posts.
Welcome our Nutrition Intern Chris!
Post by UNH Nutrition and Dietetics Intern Chris G. This past Saturday I had the opportunity to participate in my first Public Nutrition Education internship with Seacoast Eat Local. Not…
A Spotlight on Camelina Oil
Camelina oil comes from the pressing of the camelina plant, also known as false flax. The oil was first used hundreds of years ago in Northern Europe for food, lamp…
A Spotlight on Microgreens
Microgreens are the young version of a vegetable or herb that are cut just after the first leaves develop. They are not the same as sprouts, sprouts are simply germinated…
A Spotlight on Pierogi
This past Saturday at the Exeter Farmers’ Market located in Exeter High School, the pierogi being sold by Jaju stood out. Believe it or not, locally produced pierogi are rare…
From Seed to Kitchen: Carrots
Carrots can currently be purchased at your local farmers’ market and can be found from these farms. If you are interested in reading or learning more about carrots here are…
From Seed to Kitchen: Winter Squash
Winter squash can be purchased from your local winter farmers’ market and from these farms.
Consider the Effects of Pesticides on Your Food Choices
Blog post by SEL Intern and UNH Student Samantha Lent Pesticides are substances used to repel or kill plants and animals that are pests to the crop. There are different…
Tasty Kale Guacamole
This guacamole recipe is a great way to incorporate more greens and nutrients into the diet in the up coming colder weather. This would be a wonderful holiday party dish…