RD Choice – Gerber’s Amish Farms® Whole Chicken

You are tired of the long sunny days and the hot smoke from the grill bathing your face, but you still long for that delicious succulent meal that grills deliver.  It is okay to ditch it for the simplicity of the oven.  Your Dietitian’s Choice is Gerber’s Amish Farm® Whole Chicken for $1.99 per pound. The […]

RD Choice – Cucumbers

If you feel like you are in a pickle, do not fret. The Dietitian’s Choice this week are cucumbers for are 4 for $3.00. What are Cucumbers? Cucumbers are a member of the gourd family of plants. Contrary to popular belief, it is thought that cucumbers are members of the nightshade family (peppers, tomatoes, eggplant), but […]

RD Choice – Peaches & Nectarines

Are you moving to the country? We got a lot of peaches…and nectarines! Your Dietitian’s Choice this week are peaches and nectarines for $3.29 per pound.  Peaches versus Nectarines Peaches are related to the rose family and are grown in warm climates of the northern and southern hemispheres of the world.  Peaches often have one side of the […]

Culinary Corner – Shiitake Mushrooms

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The shiitake mushroom is native to Asia and is one of the most cultivated mushrooms globally; grown on decayed wood. Approximately 83% of shiitake mushroom production is through Japan. One will often find them in Asian dishes, but shiitake mushrooms have recently became a spotlight as a protein source in the vegan and vegetarian lifestyle. […]