by Shelley Argabrite | Aug 12, 2021 | Chronic Diseases, Diabetes, Garrett Growers, Local Business, Nutrition, Obesity, Resource, Thomas George, Jr. DNP, CRNP, FNP-C
Which one, cilantro or coriander caused Thomas to smile like the Cheshire cat at the Mountain Fresh Farmers Market? As he continues to shop for fresh produce to use in the Latin-themed recipes he’s going to make for us next week, he sees a big basket of...
by Shelley Argabrite | Aug 11, 2021 | Chronic Diseases, Diabetes, Garrett Growers, Local Business, Nutrition, Obesity, Resource, Thomas George, Jr. DNP, CRNP, FNP-C
In Garrett County we are so lucky to have so much fresh produce and this time of year sweet corn that is literally picked from the field right before we eat it! Thomas had fun talking with the Lantz’ and some customers about how they like to prepare corn! We...
by Shelley Argabrite | Aug 10, 2021 | Chronic Diseases, Community, Diabetes, Garrett Growers, Local Business, Nutrition, Obesity, Recipes, Resource, Thomas George, Jr. DNP, CRNP, FNP-C
Peppers, Peppers & More Peppers! Thomas has some ideas for Latin cuisine and the goliath griller pepper variety piqued his curiosity for the dish he wants to prepare for us next week! According to Allen Lilly, this variety’s finest characteristic is its...
by Shelley Argabrite | Aug 9, 2021 | Chronic Diseases, Diabetes, Garrett Growers, Local Business, Nutrition, Obesity, Resource, Thomas George, Jr. DNP, CRNP, FNP-C
Join us as we explore Oakland’s Mountain Fresh Farmers Market. It’s a non-profit group of farmers, artisans, cooks, and bakers in our beautiful Appalachian Mountains of western Maryland and northeastern West Virginia. Try some local produce on your menu...
by Shelley Argabrite | Aug 3, 2021 | Chronic Diseases, Community, Diabetes, Garrett Growers, Nutrition, Recipes
Garrett Growers farmers strive to send their best fresh produce to customers in the region. However, vegetables sometimes come out of the farmers’ fields looking less than perfect – and that’s ok! Most of the time, surface blemishes can...
by Shelley Argabrite | Jul 29, 2021 | Chronic Diseases, Diabetes, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Obesity, Recipes, Thomas George, Jr. DNP, CRNP, FNP-C
Thomas George If you had to choose, would you rather “go on a diet” or “choose an enjoyable, sustainable eating plan?” Diets are short-term; eating plans are long-term. Diets seem restrictive; eating plans have more freedom. But what exactly is an eating plan? ...