The ONIE Blog

Here we cover a blend of topics related to healthy living, community resources, food assistance, and project news and events.

How to Store Fresh Herbs

Here are the details on how to store all kinds of fresh herbs for short-term or long-term use and how to cook with fresh versus dried herbs.

Little Helping Hands – How Kids Can Help in the Kitchen

Kids of all ages can help out in the kitchen. Looking for ways to get your kids in. but need to get dinner ready? We have ideas and a few easy recipes to get you started!

10 Dinners on the Table in 30 Minutes or Less

Had a busy day, but you still want a delicious homemade meal for dinner? We’ve got you! Here are our Top 10 recipes that you can have on the dinner table in 30 minutes or less.

5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Try (and Love!) New Veggies

Veggies are part of a healthy, happy diet. Check out these top 5 tips to get your kids to eat their veggies!

Parents are Role Models

You are a role model and can help your child eat more fruits and vegetables. Here are some tips that can help!

Get “Hooked” on Healthy Fish

Regularly consuming fish can have a variety of health benefits, providing essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. Fresh, canned, or frozen fish are all nutritious options. Fish can be easily prepared in the oven, on the grill, or in a skillet for a healthy weeknight meal.

Staying Active at Home

Looking for ways to stay active at home? Check out these tips to get moving without leaving home!

5 Easy Dinner Recipes

Preparing a delicious dinner for the whole family doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are five easy and tasty dinner recipes for you to try.

How to Grow Food From Seeds

Have you ever tried to grow vegetables from seeds but it didn’t work out? Try following these easy tips from ONIE to get some healthy and strong plants started now! Whether you live in a city apartment or on a farm, you don’t need a green thumb to grow yourself a beautiful plant that can provide you lots of delicious vegetables over the summer!

Coronavirus – Food Resources and Tips

ONIE has put together a list of food assistance resources, tips for staying active while social distancing, and cooking at home with limited ingredients during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Make Your Own Baby Food

Ever thought about making your own baby food? Think it is too expensive or too time-consuming? ONIE can show you how easy it is to make your own baby food.  Benefits of Making Homemade Baby Food  You choose what is in it – You can choose fresh, frozen, or local fruits and veggies when you […]

March is National Nutrition Month!

March is National Nutrition Month and it is also a great time to check in on our 2020 health goals! This year’s theme is Eat Right, Bite by Bite and today we talk about small changes we can make that have a positive impact on our overall health.