Farm Star Mary's Blog

It's Black Friday all month long in the Farm Star Living Shoppe!

I go wild for green veggies - asparagus, french green beans, snap peas, brussels sprouts, etc. I have gotten to know the folks at Southern Selects and learned how they used to be behind the scenes at some of the finest restaurants. Now, they're on the shelves at our local groceries stores making it easy to re-create restaurant quality dishes right at home!

Oh, the delicious avocado! These fruits are fantastic to put in salads, on sandwiches, in dips and to eat plain, so they're always on my grocery list. I just received some great tips on how to select the best, perfect avocados and had to share!

Cheers to the holidays – and cheers to gathering people around your dinner table and serving something memorable and special. We found this crowd-pleaser and wanted to share it with you.

What does Pitbull, Elmo, and I have in common? It's one word. PRODUCE! See behind-the-scenes at Fresh Summit, the largest produce show on the planet!

We all come together to try to eradicate breast cancer, and we love how one of our favorite tomato growers NatureSweet is leading the charge. It inspires us, and we hope that it inspires you, too!

Wow - a classic breakfast is making a comeback! Just voted one of the tastiest hot cereal breakfasts by ChefsBest® and known for its whole grain goodness, Malt-O-Meal is a hot cereal that we wanted to stir up! Plus, see how we put a spin on it for a festive breakfast for the family!

These TIPS are intended to empower you and the ones you love to have the most healthy lifestyle possible – including reduce the risk of breast cancer. Being mindful about your lifestyle choices is a first place to start, and here are some great ways to help you walk on your own healthy path, courtesy of our friends at Peri & Sons Farms.

Want to spruce up your home, your office, your mood? We think the best way to do it is with flowers! But how, you may ask? Well, as you’ll discover just like we did, it is more simple than you may realize! International floral trend-setter Pieter Landman teamed up with Ball Horticulture Company in the Farm Star Living studio and taught us a thing or two! You won’t believe what we did with a whisk!

This special dish is richer and much more flavorful than your classic mac ’n cheese, not to mention that it also has a bit of a ‘wow’ factor when added to your plate! Read more...