September is National Fruits & Veggies Month

Time is flying and spring will be upon us soon. This Basil Vinaigrette recipe is the perfect pairing for almost anything. It's so easy and so refreshing. Try tossing it in a salad or pasta. Even better, put it on veggies (especially tomatoes), eggs, chicken, burrata or any cheese, or on almost anything you feel deserves this basil goodness.

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BlogRhonda Watson
Recipes We Love: Basil Vinaigrette

Time is flying and spring will be upon us soon. This Basil Vinaigrette recipe is the perfect pairing for almost anything. It's so easy and so refreshing. Try tossing it in a salad or pasta. Even better, put it on veggies (especially tomatoes), eggs, chicken, burrata or any cheese, or on almost anything you feel deserves this basil goodness.

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Rhonda Watson
How YOU Can Help Roots for Life

What does fundraising for Roots for Life Mean?

To us, it means a super exciting time for staff, board members, volunteers, allies, community partners, and everyone alike to come together for one common goal – to raise funds that will help educate and empower communities to thrive nutritiously by eradicating food deserts and food insecurity in Wards, Wards 4, 5, 7, and 8 in Washington, D.C.

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Eating Healthier on a Budget

Society likes to tell you that you have two choices when it comes to eating. You can either eat healthier and spend more money or you can eat unhealthier and spend less. But in actuality, you can do both! You can eat healthier and not go over your budget. Eating healthier is as simple as adding more vegetables and fruits to your diet. It’s not an unattainable feat, no matter the family size or budget, everyone can eat healthier.

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