Is gluten-free for you?

Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 by HylaryL

4 Ingredients Gluten-free It seems like everywhere you turn in the culinary world "gluten-free" is something people are talking about. Does all this talk leave you wondering about this mysterious "gluten" and why it seems to be public enemy number one these days? Well don't worry because your library has loads of books and resources on the subject to help you learn about the gluten-free diet and if . . . more »

First Lady Michelle Obama: White House Backyard Homesteader!

Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2012 by HylaryL

American Grown First Lady Michelle Obama might be one of the busiest women in the nation, but she still has time to think about ways to make sure her children eat healthy and nutritious foods. In her new book, American Grown, the First Lady discusses how she and her girls planted the first White House vegetable garden since the time of Eleanor Roosevelt! In an interview with . . . more »

Are you a locavore?

Posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 by HylaryL

The Locavore's Kitchen If you're interested in cooking, health and the environment, locavore is a word you should know! What is a locavore? Anyone who strives to eat locally grown food can consider themselves a locavore. A lot of the fruits and vegeatables you find in the supermarket is grown hundreds or thousands of miles away and shipped great distances to reach the produce department. The San Francisco . . . more »

A deliciously "Ripe" cookbook!

Posted on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 by HylaryL

Ripe Last week, author and Silicon Valley resident Cheryl Sternman Rule visited the Morgan Hill Libary to discuss her new cookbook Ripe: A Fresh, Colorful Approach to Fruits and Vegetables. The program was wonderful, and for those who weren't able to make it...don't worry! The library owns the cookbook and you can reserve a copy for yourself today! What makes this cookbook so unique is how . . . more »

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