VEGETABLES
The Skinny on Bountiful Baskets
Oilfield life often comes with living in small towns with inflated prices on groceries. Selections are scarce, prices are high, lines are long, and trying to find good-for-you foods is just plain inc...
Posted on 4/3/13 at 9:37 AM
Veggie Open Faced Omelet Fits The Bill For a Healthy Breakfast
It's hard to get vegetables in at breakfast. This recipe takes a little time, but well worth the effort. You can make it with egg whites to cut down the calories, but it's delicious either way. We mak...
Posted on 2/28/13 at 2:12 PM
The possibilities are endless
It's that time of year. The garden catalogs started arriving a couple of weeks ago. It's such an exciting time--at this point, the possibilities are endless. Should we grow potatoes again? If so, ...
Posted on 1/4/13 at 8:36 AM
Lift Your Plates and Bowls to a Colorful New Year
Have you ever noticed that many comforting wintry foods are fairly bland in color? Our plates tend to take on the appearance of the outdoor landscape about this time of the year. I thought about th...
Posted on 1/3/13 at 10:32 AM
Turkey Wild Rice Soup
The possibilities are endless when it comes to leftover turkey. Of course, sandwiches immediately come to mind for a lot of people. Others like to use the turkey with other leftovers such as mashed po...
Posted on 11/25/12 at 3:53 PM
Summer rolls help squeeze veggies into the picnic
When it comes to packing a picnic basket, sandwiches are almost always the stars of the menu. And why not? They are easy to eat with your hands, pack well and are versatile enough to keep everyone happy.By Sara Moulton, Associated Press , May 20, 2013
Late-summer veggies can fill garden’s vacant spots
Mid- to late summer is prime time for gardeners - a last chance to grow a second batch of fresh vegetables before the plant-killing frosts arrive.By Dean Fosdick, Associated Press , August 18, 2012
Brother and sister grow organic veggies
BELFIELD, N.D. — Farmers market members Daniel Paluck, 13, and his sister, Autumn, 10, have devised a novel marketing slogan for their garden endeavor. Promoted as “Kid-Grown Produce,” they are raising vegetables on the farmstead of their grandparents, Raymond and Mary Ann Paluck, south of Belfield.By By Linda Sailer , Forum Communications Co. , August 23, 2010
Try grilling fruits and vegetables this summer
Summer’s on the way. Can you smell the aroma of food hot off the barbecue grill? Add some sizzle to your dinner plates with grilled fruits and vegetables. Throughout the summer, enjoy some seasonal fruits and vegetables. Later in the season, try grilling fresh vegetables straight from your garden or a local farmers market.By Luella Morehouse, NDSU Extension Service , May 05, 2010
Just for show: Fall decorating relies on veggies
Fall is a busy time for decorating, second only to Christmas, and the period when vegetables are valued more for their beauty than their flavor.By By Dean Fosdick, The Associated Press , October 31, 2009
N.D. residents not eating their vegetables
The State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetables, 2009, released this week by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shows that North Dakotans should eat more fruits and vegetables for good health.October 13, 2009
NDSU conducts vegetable tests throughout N.D.
If I were capable of filling two bodies and living two lives, then one would have to have been as a horticulturalist as well as artist. Writing, art, cooking and digging in the dirt define the great loves of my life and the lives of many others. Before starting college, life was in a newsroom, flower shows, catering and gardening. Many of those activities overlap easily with children on hand (or lap, or whatever) and accommodating the kids was a part of life for us all.By Sharon Cox, Art Voices , September 24, 2009
Keep fresh fruits and vegetables safe to eat
Whether you grow your own produce or buy it at a farmers market or grocery store, fruits and vegetables are a colorful and healthful part of our diets. Now is a great time to brighten your plate with some of the fresh produce that’s coming into season.By Luella Morehouse, NDSU Extension Service , September 23, 2009
Vegetable testers sought
North Dakota State University is looking for 200 families to test promising radish, spinach and other greens from across the world. The radish varieties come in an array of colors ranging from red, purple and white. There is even a watermelon radish that has pink flesh inside. NDSU is testing the most popular greens from Asia. These greens come in many shapes and colors. They taste mild and are popular when mixed in salads or lightly cooked as stir fries.August 22, 2009
NDSU seeks gardeners
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota State University is seeking 200 families to test new vegetable varieties.August 17, 2009
Vegetable gardens can please eye
‘Tis the season when everyone gets the urge to plant. And if you choose to grow vegetables, there’s no need to relegate them to a far corner of your yard, where they are sure to suffer neglect. A vegetable garden need not be an eyesore. It can be an oasis of beauty, pleasing your eyes as much as your palate.By By Lee Reich, For The Associated Press , March 28, 2009
Here’s how to start a vegetable garden
By By Dean Fosdick, For The Associated Press , March 28, 2009
All-America Selections chooses winners for 2009
By Sandy Eckelberg , November 15, 2008
Tomato fruit disorders and harvesting tips
There is nothing quite like the anticipation a gardener feels waiting for the first vine-ripened tomato. It is the ultimate reward after hours of pouring through seed catalogs looking for the perfect variety, careful seeding, planting and coddling. Often gardeners are disappointed due to various tomato disorders. Blossom-end rot, cracking or catfacing and sunscald are all common problems of tomatoes.By Sandy Eckelberg , August 23, 2008
New group promoting N.D. produce
A new group is helping promote fruits and vegetables grown in North Dakota. The advisory board, which met for the first time this month, was created by Holly Mawby, director of Minot State University-Bottineau’s Entrepreneurial Center of Horticulture, which has been up and running since January.June 23, 2008
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