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Articles by Lisa Johnson

Do Consumers Understand What “Ethical Foods” Are?
May 14, 2012 – 9:31 am | No Comment
Do Consumers Understand What “Ethical Foods” Are?

Most folks realize that “fair trade” and “ethical foods” relate to the production of the item, but the label appears to have an unintended, but potentially valuable, halo effect.

Tabouli With Quinoa
May 10, 2012 – 10:39 am | No Comment
Tabouli With Quinoa

Great as a side dish on its own or for an added kick to veggies or other side dishes, tabouli is a healthy and tasty treat!

How to Roast Vegetables in the Oven
May 7, 2012 – 9:45 am | No Comment
How to Roast Vegetables in the Oven

Roasting vegetables doesn’t require too much effort and skill and results in one of the healthiest and tastiest plates you can serve. We tell you how.

Quinoa Facts: Is It a Grain?
May 3, 2012 – 8:25 am | No Comment
Quinoa Facts: Is It a Grain?

Even if quinoa is a favorite side dish or compliment to your recipes, you might be surprised to learn more about it.

What’s the Difference Between Baking and Roasting?
May 1, 2012 – 1:48 pm | One Comment
What’s the Difference Between Baking and Roasting?

Pop quiz: do you know what it means to roast something versus baking it? After all, both are done in an oven. We thought we knew the answer until we actually looked it up ourselves.

Food as Reward for Kids
April 30, 2012 – 10:51 am | No Comment
Food as Reward for Kids

How we treat food when our kids are young plays a major role in how they will treat food when they become adults. Don’t let food be the only reward.

The TFM Guide to Planting Vegetables: Tomatoes
April 24, 2012 – 9:00 am | No Comment
The TFM Guide to Planting Vegetables: Tomatoes

Growing tomatoes from seed is easy. Just follow these simple tips for the healthiest plants possible.

Brownie Recipe From Scratch
April 19, 2012 – 1:46 pm | 2 Comments
Brownie Recipe From Scratch

An easy brownie recipe that you can make with your kids. It’s a great method of introducing them to the kitchen.

Book Review: “The Town That Food Saved”
April 9, 2012 – 11:07 am | No Comment
Book Review: “The Town That Food Saved”

Is it possible to live off the land in the 21st century, even in an idyllic setting like Vermont? One author says yes and no.

Veggie Juicing Recipes
April 5, 2012 – 8:00 am | 4 Comments
Veggie Juicing Recipes

Green juice has tons of health benefits but it can be a little daunting when you’re first trying to come up with combinations that taste good. Here are recipes and ideas to get started.