How to Keep your Kids Busy & Healthy this Summer
The summer is a great time to involve your children in the kitchen. New flavors and textures can give children a way to explore food while expanding their palates and exposing them to new foods and cooking skills. There are a multitude of ways to instill a love for food and foster creativity. Keep your children busy, engaged, and excited about cooking with these simple and fun food-related activities.
Why You Should Eat In-Season Produce this Summer
It is officially Summer and while the first thing many think of is no school, hot weather, and the beach, we should also think about the in-season food! Beginning from June until August right now is the time to enjoy the freshness of certain fruits and vegetables. Eating in-season produce is relatively more inexpensive, easier to find, and -contains more nutrients, providing a richer flavor. Read more on why it matters and how the small shift can benefit you and your family.
A Happy Healthy Halloween – Explore Recipes and Fun Activities!
Fall has finally arrived and Halloween is almost here! This is the time to start decorating, thinking about costumes, watching spooky films, and more! With that in mind, we found some fun recipes and activities that you and your family can do this month to get into the Halloween spirit.
Common Threads’ Celebrates National Farm to School Month
October is recognized as Farm to School Month, an opportunity to celebrate the connections and partnerships between students, schools, local food, and farms. Everyday, Farm to School programs across the country are supporting local agriculture, increasing the amount of nutrient rich meals served at schools, and empowering children and families to make healthier food choices. Common Threads was awarded a USDA Farm to School Grant in 2020 and is a proud Farm to School program partner.
