July is a fun month for Blueberry picking at farms throughout Georgia. Below are several farms that offer U-picks where you can bring the family and pick your own blueberries. “Studies show that blueberries may reduce belly fat and risk of cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. According to WomensFitness.net, “Blueberries have the highest antioxidant level…
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Farmers Markets Around and About Alpharetta 2019
Farmers Markets are a fun excursion for the family or just yourself to pick up local produce, flowers, jams, enjoy live music and more. The Alpharetta Farmers Market is now open every Saturday morning as well as many other local cities farmers markets. If you are looking to buy organic food and products, many of…
Alpharetta Only Events from Spring to Fall!
Alpharetta is full of events year round! The City of Alpharetta and Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau put alot of time and effort into planning amazingly fun family events. It is hard to not find something to do in this city full of entertainment and if you find you are drawing a blank – reach…
29th Annual Taste of Alpharetta Returns May 2nd
More than 62 restaurants will be ready to dish out their specialties on Thursday, May 2, 2019 as Taste of Alpharetta celebrates its 29th year. Taste of Alpharetta attracts more than 35,000 patrons between 5-10 pm, and takes place in Downtown Alpharetta, encompassing Milton Avenue, Roswell Street, Old Roswell Street, Canton Street and Old Canton…
A Blissful Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, so AMO thought we would put together some tips so that you are looking forward to Thanksgiving rather than possibly dreading it. Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks, cook great food and spend precious time with either family and/or friends. Feelings of anxiety and stress might…
Ways to Inspire the Kiddos to Try New Foods Over the Holidays
Kids can get pretty set in their ways when it comes to food. Our oldest child bases what he eats on how it looks and smells while our youngest will try almost anything. With the holidays approaching I wanted to come up with ways to help my kids branch out and try some new food items…
Healthy Soups Made with Bone Broth
Bone broth stock is one of the most delicious ingredients to add a healthy base to a soup or recipe. But did you know that bone broth also supplies the body with much needed minerals and joint healing nutrients? According to the Weston A. Price Foundation, “Stock contains minerals in a form the body can…
Great Cranberry Apple Side Dish for Thanksgiving
Moms, this Cranberry Apple side dish is delicious with Turkey and as a side with many meals! I make this every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is very easy to make! Enjoy! Cranberry Apple Recipe Filling 3 cups peeled and chopped rome apples 1/2 bag fresh cranberries 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup sugar 1…
Farm Rich Offers “Real-Life Good” Snacks
AlpharettaMoms.Org has teamed up with Farm Rich to provide you with tips for great tasting snacks the kids will love to come home to after a long day of school. Farm Rich understands the busy lifestyles of families today and their multiple product offerings of snacks and appetizers offer great tasting food that helps to…
7 Tips for Perfect Grilled Vegetables
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy vegetables picked fresh from the garden. Whether you prepare raw, steamed or grilled vegetables, you will be taking big steps toward healthy eating. If you don’t have room for a garden or you just don’t have a green thumb, fresh vegetables are as close as your local farmers…
Rolo Bites Quick and Easy Recipe
Easy steps and pictures to make Rolo Bites dessert with pretzels and chocolate!! http://musingsfromasahm.com/2011/12/rolo-bites-recipe/
CrockPot Chicken Recipe
I ate this at a luncheon a few years ago and we all asked for the recipe. It is so easy and yummy! Chicken – Crockpot Recipe 6 boneless chicken breasts 1/4 C. butter softened 7oz. pkg. dry Good Seasons Italian Dressing 1 can Golden Mushroom soup 1/2 C. dry white wine 1 small tub…
