FALL IS OUR FAVORITE SEASON BECAUSE APPLES ARE SO ACCESSIBLE. WITH A SEEMINGLY ENDLESS SUPPLY OF APPLES, YOU CAN HAVE AN APPLE EVERY DAY AND FUEL YOUR BODY RIGHT FOR THE ADVENTURE AHEAD. Apples in Every Color Apples come in a variety of colors. Shades of red, green, and yellow. Each one has its own unique taste. There are over 2,500 different types of apples grown in the United States alone!   Where are Apples From? The original apple tree originated in Eastern Europe in an area now known as Armenia. The Crabapple is the only apple tree native to North America.    by P ..read more

We find great joy and independence in being able to fuel our own bodies. Making the choices of what veggies to eat, what to pack for lunch or the simple decisions of what to buy at the grocery store. But why should you as a kid take responsibility for your food? When we take the responsibility of preparing our own food, we take control of our bodies. You know your body best. You know what makes you feel your best and what you eat is a huge part of that! Think about what you had for breakfast today. Did you feel full? Did you get hungry very quickly? Did you have enough energy to focus dur ..read more

Muesli might be the easiest DIY cereal known to mankind. Originating in Switzerland, this raw oat based mix can be made in big batches and made at a moments notice. This particular recipe is a nod to the ever classic Cinnamon Toast Crunch. All of the warm spice goodness but made with whole foods. Serves 8   INGREDIENTS 3 Cups Rolled Oats 10 Medjool Dates 2 Teaspoon Cinnamon 2 Tablespoons Light Brown Sugar 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 1/2 Cups Raw Walnuts 1/2 Teaspoon Salt INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 Degrees.  In a small bowl, toss walnuts in vanilla extract ..read more

LIVING IN THE MIDWEST, WE ARE SURROUNDED BY CORN. IT IS THE VEGETABLE OF THE MASSES AND HAS SO MANY UNIQUE USES AND PROPERTIES. LET’S DIVE INTO A LITTLE MORE ABOUT OUR BELOVED CORN. Growing Corn Corn can be grown on every continent in the world except Antarctica. Only 1% of the corn grown in the United States is Sweet Corn. The remaining 99% is Field Corn. Field Corn is used to feed animals while sweet corn is what you eat right off the cob in the summertime.   How Much Corn is There? One ear of corn has about 800 individual kernels and 16 rows. The amount of space needed to plant one a ..read more

INGREDIENTS 3 cups raw corn kernels 1 cup finely chopped red onion Optional: 1 diced ripe avocado 1⁄2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 to 2 medium jalapeños 1⁄4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin 1⁄2 teaspoon fine sea salt INSTRUCTIONS In a medium serving bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Stir to combine. Adjust to taste, if necessary: For more zing, add about 1 teaspoon more vinegar or 1 tablespoon more lime juice. For more flavor overall, add another pinch of salt. For more spice, add more j ..read more

Food is one of the world’s greatest gifts. Somehow, all of the elements in the world allow for us to grow and nourish our bodies through what the earth provides. Depending on where you are in the world or what season you are in, food availability is wildly diverse. Did you know that there are over 1,000 different types of vegetables grown throughout the world? You could eat a different vegetable every day for three years and never repeat a type of produce. Not only does this wide variety keep our brains and bellies satisfied with choices, we are exposed to a number of different nutrients ..read more

Frozen refreshing treats scream summer. While ice cream has the hearts of many, popsicles have stolen mine. When I lived in Atlanta, my favorite place to get a popsicle was King of Pops. I share credit where credit is due. This now massive frozen treat business introduced me to the pairing of herbs and fruit. Sweet, savory and oh so satiating at the same time. Genius. I challenge you to pick you favorite summer fruit and pair it with a wild herb combo from your garden. The options are truly endless and you can experiment all summer long. Bonus: It’s also a great way to utilize produce before ..read more

Ok. Hear me out. Tart and fruity isn’t the usual flavor profile when you think of pudding. But this ‘screams of summer’ chia pudding is packed with all the refreshing qualities of fruit straight off the vine meshed with the cool creamy deliciousness of pudding. Packed with Omega 3s, Vitamin C, and Fiber, this chia pudding makes for a great breakfast option to power you and your kiddos through an activity-filled summer day. Serves 2   INGREDIENTS 4 Tablespoons Chia Seeds 1 Cup Coconut Milk 2 Tablespoons Honey Zest of One Lemon 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 2 Cups Fresh Strawbe ..read more

Did you know that just like you have friends and personalities that you get along with better than others, so do plants?! Some plants love to grow together while others actually hurt each other. learn about what veggies you should grow together this season for a bountiful garden. Tomatoes + Basil This dynamic duo thrives together not only on pasta but also in the garden. Basil helps keeps the bugs away from the tomatoes. And bonus, basil helps the tomatoes grow bigger and juicier!   Corn + Squash These two summer veggies love each other’s homes! The squash plants with their crazy vines ..read more

Little Reds Honey Farm Little Reds Honey Farm was started in 2013 by Husband-and-wife Matthew and Joy Schultz. Both of our parents were in the bee business so we have been around bees are whole lives. We started with a few hundred hives and now currently run around 10,000 hives. We take our hives to California for the winter to pollinate the Almond Orchards and Pollinate the cranberry Baughs in the spring in Wisconsin. We run our hives for honey in the summertime and also pollinate local apple orchards as well. We sell our honey at 5 different stores around Reedsburg Wisconsin where we curre ..read more