Summer Veggies, Fruit Leather

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

This time of year, your home garden and local farmers markets are virtual treasure troves of fresh fruits, vegies, and herbs. You can create some colorful, yummy dishes with just a few ingredients. Jenny and Tim share an easy recipe for tomato bruschetta, plus a great way to serve peaches as a tasty fruit leather treat.

GET THE FACTS!

There are several free fact sheets available on Ohioline to learn more about these delicious fruits and vegies!

• Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Tomatoes
• Canning Tomatoes
• Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Peaches

LEARN MORE!

There are so many summer dishes to make especially with the fruits and veggies from your home garden or local farmers markets! Here are some examples:

• Super Salads For Those Summer Days
• Lesson #2 Focus on Fruits and Vegetables & Recipe Spotlight on Zucchini and Summer Squash!

There are so many summer recipies online, we encourage you to research and find one that you and your family may enjoy!

CONNECT WITH OUR EXPERTS!

The OSU Wexner Medical Center has nutrition experts who can help clarify confusing nutrition advice you might hear in the media, via your friends, or through others. Ohio State’s registered dietitians are here to help! Check out their Wexner Medical Center blog posts, as well as videos on a variety of nutrition topics.

Learn more about growing your own seasonal fruits and vegies via our experts at Buckeye Yard and Garden onLine -- Seasonal Fruits and Veggies Shine: Three Cheers for Locally Grown Produce.