DigIn 22 June - Charlie Letter
A message from Charlie D’Amour--
Greetings!
June is here with all its warmth and sunshine and, at Big Y, we couldn’t be more thrilled. This month … more
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DigIn 22 Apr - Identifying Bioengineered Foods
Identifying Bioengineered Foods
Did you know labeling for GMO foods, or bioengineered foods, has changed?
In January 2022, food manufacturers, large … more
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DigIn 22 Apr - Identifying Bioengineered Foods 2
Identifying Bioengineered Foods
Did you know labeling for GMO foods, or bioengineered foods, has changed?
In January 2022, food manufacturers, large … more
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DigIn 22 Mar - Intro Charlie Letter
A message from Charlie D’Amour--
Hello everyone!
Spring is finally here and so are some of the familiar sounds—birds chirping, steaks sizzling and … more
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DigIn 2022 Feb - Calendar
HAPPENINGS- February 2022 -
February is the month of love, but it’s also the month of so many important dates and happenings. Check back here daily and mark … more
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Dig In 21 MarApr Family Fun in the Kitchen
A Family that Cooks Together:5 Kid-Friendly Ideas for Family Fun in the Kitchen
To kids, doing kitchen tasks is like having a superpower. The kitchen has mysterious … more
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DigIn 22 Mar - Feast for Easter: Easter Recipes
A Feast for Easter
Easter is one of our favorite holidays for many reasons. One of them, of course, is the feast. We’ve put together a collection of recipes that … more
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DigIn 21 MarApr - Good Taste Grows Here Spring Recipes
Good Taste Grows Here: Spring Recipes
Spring brings out the best in all of us. The inspiration to cook with fresh ingredients is in the air and these pages. The … more
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DigIn 21 MarApr - Simple Organic Recipes
Simply Delicious Recipes Using Organic Ingredients
The kitchen is a great place to effect eco-positive change, and it’s not just about responsible disposal of … more
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DigIn 21 MarApr - Benefits of Steam Cooking
STEAM POWER: THE BENEFITS TO STEAM COOKING.
Steaming has long been recognized as one of the healthiest cooking methods. In addition to being good for you, steam- … more
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DigIn 22 May - Mother's Day - To Mom with Love (21 MarApr)
To Mom with Love: Mother’s Day
Moms are always there for us. So, how about this Mother’s Day we surprise her bright and early (not too early, though—Mom likes her … more
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DigIn 21 MarApr - Holiday Leftovers
Second Helping:Some Flavors Deserve an Encore
Like the second act of your favorite movie, holiday leftovers can play a starring role in any number of dishes. Here’s a … more
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DigIn 21 MarApr - Drinks with A Spring Twist
Drinks with A Spring Twist: Gin Cocktail Recipes
Tapping into herbal and botanical tastes in cocktails is very on trend. Gin provides the perfect canvas to create a … more
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DigIn 21 MarApr - Pasta Perfection
Pasta Perfection: Pesto Pasta with Peas
Keeping meal ideas fresh and delicious can be a chore but, with ideas like this easy pasta plate, great taste can happen any … more
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DigIn 22 Mar - Passover Recipes - Ideas for Your Seder and Beyond
Passover Ideas for Your Seder and Beyond
One of the Jewish community’s most valued traditions is the retelling of the Biblical story of the Jewish people being freed … more
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Dig In 21 What The Heart Wants
Valentine's Day Recipes:The Heart Wants What the Heart Wants
Bitter or sweet, bold or mild, light or dark, there’s a type of chocolate for every palate and a … more
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Dig In 21 JanFeb Luck O' the Healthy
St. Patrick's Day Recipes:Luck O' The Healthy
Time for a little trip to the Emerald Isle. Hearty and enjoyable, traditional Irish fare is sure to be a crowd-pleasing … more
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DigIn 22 May - Cinco Dishes to Commemorate Flavor (21 MarApr)
Cinco de Mayo Dishes to Commemorate Flavor
If you think Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexico’s independence from Spain, you’re not alone. Truth is, Cinco de Mayo … more
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DigIn 21 MayJune - Next-Level Grilling
Next-Level Grilling
Charcoal, gas, pellets or straight-up wood—one of the summer's greatest pleasures is cooking with fire.
Protein, veggies, pizza— … more
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DigIn 22 May - Show Some Real Father’s Day Love (21 MayJune)
Show Some Real Father’s Day Love
Father's Day is upon us and perhaps you're thinking of getting the special Dad in your life a nice tie. Maybe a dozen golf balls. How … more
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DigIn 22 May - Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month (DigIn 21 MarApr)
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, honoring the contributions of Asian Americans and … more
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DigIn 21 MayJune - Staying Healthy at Your Desk
Staying Healthy at Your Desk
Many of us are spending more time behind our desks than ever before, making us more sedentary. Sitting Disease can affect health … more
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DigIn 21 MayJune - Desserts that Scream Summer
Desserts that Scream Summer
They can be sweet, tart, fruity or decadent. The desserts of summer are packed with just as much fun and flavor as the season itself. If … more
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DigIn 21 MayJune - Crack Open the Taste of Summer
Crack Open the Taste of Summer
For many years, wine coolers, spritzers and malt beverages like Zima®, have been on the fringe of cocktail culture. As of … more
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DigIn 21 MayJune - Keeping Your Cool
Keeping Your Cool
Delicious, No-Cook Summer Meals
It's hot outside. The last thing you may want to do is stand in front of a hot stove, preparing a hot meal. But … more
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DigIn 21 JulyAug MINI - Morning Sunshine
Morning Sunshine!
“Our family’s weekday mornings are completely relaxed and totally organized, with plenty of extra time,” said no one ever. It’s more likely that … more
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DigIn 21 JulyAug MINI - Cooking Up Some Fun
Cooking Up Some Fun
Giving your kids some responsibilities with the family meal preparation and cooking is a great way to teach them about healthy eating habits. When … more
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DigIn 21 JulyAug MINI - Quick & Easy Meals? Yes You Can!
Quick & Easy Meals?Yes You Can!
Budget-savvy, time-crunched cooks have known it for generations (just ask your grandma): Canned foods are the perfect go-to when you’ … more
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DigIn 21 SeptOct - The Flavors of Fall
The Flavors of Fall:Perfect Autumn Recipes
There’s something extra-rich about fall: It’s when you break out your favorite soft sweater and the leaves start their … more
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DigIn 21 SeptOct - The Daily Grind: 5 Inspiring Recipe Ideas for Ground Beef
5 Inspiring Recipe Ideas for Ground Beef
What makes ground beef such a staple? The answer is simple: It’s the perfect combination of hearty, savory flavor, remarkable … more
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DigIn 21 SeptOct - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with Recipes
Celebrate Hispanic Heritagewith Food
Among the many accomplishments, contributions and achievements of Hispanics in this country is showing many of us the importance … more
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DigIn 21 SeptOct - Super Soups - 3 Fall Soup Recipes
Super Soups:3 Fall Soup Recipes
A warm, hearty bowl of soup can be the perfect answer for your cravings on a crisp, cool autumn evening. Savory and satisfying, soup … more
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DigIn 21 SeptOct - Flex Your Meal Plan
Flex Your Meal Plan
Yes, a plant-based way of eating may sound terrific, but not all of us can simply live without bacon or chicken wings. What to do? Welcome to a … more
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DigIn 21 SeptOct - The Great Chili Cook-Off
The Great Chili Cook-Off
If you don’t have a go-to chili recipe in your back pocket, you should. How else are you going to wow the gang the next time you get together? … more
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DigIn 21 SeptOct - MORE THAN FOOD - Be The Best That You Can Be
Meet Kaelyn Audette,Big Y Food Safety Trainer/Auditor
Springfield, MA
That’s what Kaelyn’s dad says all the time and something she took to heart to live by every day. … more
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DigIn 21 SeptOct - Beginning Strong - Back to School
Beginning Strong: Back to School
There has been a lot of fluctuation in how we “do” school in the wake of the pandemic with remote learning, hybrid classrooms and … more
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DigIn 21 SeptOct - It's Family Meals
It’s More Than Food. It’s Family Meals
Getting together around the dinner table and sharing the happenings of the day with meaningful conversation is a great way to … more
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DigIn 21 SeptOct - In the Glass - Falling For Pumpkin
Falling for Pumpkin
The pumpkin scene has arrived and we have what you need to lounge next to your fire pit. So, let’s enjoy the foliage with some friends and a … more
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DigIn 21 SeptOct - In The Spirit - Jacko’-lantern Tips & Halloween Treats
In the Spirit
The pumpkin is to Halloween what the turkey is to Thanksgiving. Picking out pumpkins and deciding how to decorate them is one of the most enjoyable … more
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DigIn 21 SeptOct - Comfort Foods that Nourish
Comfort Foods that Nourish
As the weather turns from blissfully warm to the first seasonal frost, we begin to change too. We may stop playing outdoors as much in lieu … more
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DigIn 21 SeptOct - Between-Meal Bites - The Best After-School Snacks
The Best After School Snacks
Simply tossing a bag of chips at the after-school hunger won’t solve anything in the long term. What you need is an arsenal of go-to … more
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DigIn 21 SeptOct - Cancer Prevention Treatment Survivorship
Cancer Prevention Treatment Survivorship
Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in the United States, and there are plenty of ways you can help prevent its … more
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DigIn 21 SeptOct - LWES - Eating for Immunity
Eating for Immunity
The secret recipe for fighting off disease! Spoiler:It’s not that magical-it’s pretty basic.
In addition to getting enough sleep, … more
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DigIn 21 SeptOct - LWES - 1+2+3= Fueling Your Student
1+2+3=Fueling Your Student
Sticking to the basics gets the grade every time
Back-to-school time is the prime time to encourage healthful eating habits … more
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DigIn 21 SeptOct - LWES - September is National Fruits & Veggies Month
September is National Fruits & Veggies Month™
Have a Plant, Take the Pledge, Feel Like a Rockstar, Repeat.
The juiciness of a ripe Granny Smith apple, … more
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DigIn 21 SeptOct - LWES - One Way or Another
One Way or Another
No matter where the next few months take us, we will get there.The key is taking care of yourself, and each other, along the way. … more
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DigIn 21 SeptOct - LWES - Vegetarian vs. Vegan: What’s the Difference?
Vegetarian vs. Vegan:What’s the Difference?
Going plant-forward for a better you and environment.
According to a position statement from The Academy of … more
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DigIn 21 SeptOct - LWES - Savvy Snacking
Savvy Snacking
Is it a treat or is it a snack? And why it matters.
For food eaten between meals, what you choose to offer your child(ren) can make the … more
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DigIn 21 SeptOct - LWES - Cold-Weather Veggies Off of the Beaten Path
Winter Veggies
Take advantage of root vegetables you usually pass over.
Delve into the world of root vegetables past the typical potatoes and winter … more
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DigIn 21 SeptOct - LWES - Go Teal for Halloween
Teal Pumpkin
Make every little angels’ and devils’ holiday by being inclusive for all.
This Halloween, have a plan in place to keep all kids healthy, … more