GARDEN & HOME This Flower Has An Incredible History The story of sunflower (Helianthus Annuus ) is indeed amazing. The wild sunflower is native to North America but commercialization of the plant took place in Russia. It was only recently that the sunflower plant returned to North America to become a cultivated crop. But it was the American Indian who first domesticated the plant into a single headed plant with a variety of seed colors...

Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times So you’ve bought those delicious Colorado peaches from our Garden Centers. Here’s an amazing recipe you’re your family will love. Breakfast will never be the same! INGREDIENTS: For the Caramelized Peaches: 1/2 cup/100 g sugar 3 tablespoons/45 g butter 2 peaches, pitted, each cut into 8 wedges For the French Toast: 6 large eggs Four 1/2-inch-/about 1-cm-thick slices brioche bread 2 tablespoons/30 g butter 1/4...

And they’re tasty too! I simply love bell peppers, particularly the brightly colored ones. Although they belong to the chili pepper family, bell peppers are mild and can jazz up a salad in an instant, lend a perky crunch to your pizza, and taste fantastic when roasted. But the appeal of bell peppers goes way beyond their stunning good looks. Here’s a short list of the good things they can do for your health:   –  Bell...

Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times This recipe is a great way to use some of those veggies from your garden,  That it is super tasty is always a plus too! • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS • PREP: 20 MINS • GRILL: 10 MINS INGREDIENTS • Olive oil to coat vegetables • 1small zucchini, halved lengthwise • 1red sweet pepper, stemmed, seeded, and quartered • ½ small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices • ½ pound asparagus, trimmed • 3 tablespoons...

Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times Sorbet is light, fresh, and the perfect summer treat. When strawberries aren’t available, try this recipe with raspberries or mango instead.  This simple recipe will be a big hit!   • MAKES: 9 SERVINGS • SERVING SIZE: 1/3 CUP • MAKES: 3 CUPS • PREP: 20 MINS • CHILL: 1 HR • FREEZE: 10 HRS INGREDIENTS   • 1 cup sugar • 1 cup water • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 3 cups fresh...