Colorado’s WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program helps moms, babies, and young children access healthy foods and helpful resources on nutrition, breastfeeding, and health. The program is open to income-eligible families which can include pregnant women and women with children…
One of the things I look forward to every spring is planting my vegetable garden. It is so fun and rewarding to see your plants grow and to harvest and enjoy the results come late summer. And this year, garden…
Today is the first day of fall. Days and nights are getting cooler, pumpkin-flavored products are everywhere, and the leaves are changing to brilliant reds and golds. There’s a lot to love about fall — except, of course, the fact…
Ice cream — it’s one of America’s favorite summer traditions. July is National Ice Cream Month and it was on this day in 1904 that the first ice cream cone debuted at the St. Louis World’s Fair. And, (who knew?)…
Each year, Colorado produces nearly 1.8 million barrels of craft beer. We’re third in the nation for craft beer sales and production, says the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade, and home to more than 284 craft breweries.…
With Easter just a few days away, you may be planning to buy eggs. As you look through the many options of eggs available in your local grocery store, you might wonder, what is the difference between the grades? How…
Beekeeping is growing in popularity, and many beekeepers sell honey at farmers markets and other local businesses. If you’re interested in producing and selling honey, see the publication Colorado Cottage Foods Product Information: Honey. Here you can learn about product…
This is the time of year for fresh produce, and Colorado has many local farmers markets that sell quality, organic fruits and vegetables, along with a variety of other homemade items such as honey. To find a farmers market near…
This Valentine’s Day you may find yourself the recipient of candies or cupcakes, or might be planning a special dessert to go with a romantic dinner. Today is also “Fat Tuesday.” Desserts and sweets have long been a part of…
Many Colorado children are in free and reduced lunch programs at their school. But what happens when school’s out? The Colorado Department of Education and other partners have launched a new website, Kids Food Finder, which parents/guardians can use to…
