Food

From spring through early fall, farmers markets in the greater Cleveland/Akron area typically are in full swing. It's the best time to stock your fridge and pantry with fresh, seasonal produce, meats, baked goods and more from local producers. Find a market near you with this comprehensive guide. ...

Many adults are not eating the daily fruit and vegetable recommendations to maintain healthy living. Laura Thomas, of Thomas Fitness Consulting, provides ways to start your day with veggies by adding them to your breakfast routine. ...

Make your plans for the sweetest time of year. Celebrate maple season with hands-on events that promise fun for the whole family, from sap collection and boiling lessons to scenic driving tours — and the ever-popular all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts. There are many opportunities to soak up all things maple throughout the month. ...

Have you checked out the edible cookie dough trend yet? Some of the recipes and mixes out there are delicious. Some might contain questionable ingredients, a ton of hidden sugar or include hard-to-find specialty items. There is a fast, easy cookie dough recipe— and you might already have everything you need to make it right in your pantry. It’s also gluten-free and can easily be vegan.  ...

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While gluten sensitivities do exist, celiac disease is different in that it is a lifelong, genetic autoimmune disease triggered in certain individuals by eating gluten. If left untreated, it can severely damage parts of the small intestine. The only way to combat celiac’s effect is by adhering to a strict gluten-free diet for life. We share tips and resources. ...

We’ve reached that point in the year when it’s unavoidable to leave the grocery store or farmers market without a bounty of crisp apples, oversized pumpkins, plump squash or a few dozen ears of sweet corn in tow. Wholesome and hearty, fall produce can be used in a variety of tasty recipes with plenty of opportunities for the kids to pick, peel, chop, mix, mash and devour. For messy hands and full bellies, bring on the harvest. ...

Bite into autumn in Northeast Ohio by taking your family to visit a local orchard. Whether you plan to pick your own fruit, enjoy a homemade snack or sample fresh cider, a trip to an apple orchard is the perfect way to experience the season. ...