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The last couple of weeks have been full of firsts for many of us. The first time we’ve experienced a pandemic. The first time we’ve been quarantined at home. And the first time some of us have had to think about homeschooling our children.  For all the parents suddenly finding themselves playing ‘teacher’, here are a few healthy eating activities to incorporate into your homeschooling curriculum. 1. Make your own Yogurt Parfait What you need: Greek yogurt, cereal/ granola, fresh fruit, dried fruit, and nuts How to do it: Cut up the toppings in advance. Add Greek yogurt to the...

You want to look and feel your best, and a skin care routine can be one way to achieve that. You may even want to indulge in the occasional pleasurable treatment that refreshes your complexion. Whichever method is for you, some of the best oils for skin health will help you treat yourself and your skin. Before you apply various skin care treatments to your face and body, learn about the best natural oils for the skin and when to apply face oil. These and other suggestions will help guide your skin care routine. Oils for Your Skin With so many oils available, you want to find the...

La Tourangelle is challenging the Woodland food and agriculture business community to raise $100,000 to support children's education and build edible school gardens through Yolo Farm to Fork's Growing the Next Generation campaign. The La Tourangelle Foundation has already committed the first $30,000! Through this partnership with La Tourangelle and The City of Woodland’s The Food Front, Yolo Farm to Fork seeks to bridge the gap between the industry and our youngest community members. Bilingual gardening activities, guided in English and Spanish, are designed to generate curiosity through exposure to Woodland’s strongest industries - food and agriculture. Following La Tourangelle's...

If you enjoy spending hours experimenting in the kitchen, you have undoubtedly wondered which oil was the best to use for cooking. There are dozens of options when it comes to choosing the best vegetable oil, and some are better for you than others.  What Is Vegetable Oil? Vegetable oil is a broad term for many different types of plant-based oils, including canola oil. Other oils that may fall under the umbrella term "vegetable oil" may include oils made from corn, safflower, soybean, peanuts and sunflower. Most of the time, however, when you pick up a bottle of vegetable oil from your...