The ONIE Blog

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

Cool Summer Recipes

Leave the soups and stews for winter.  Salads are a great recipe for summer that can help keep you cool and avoid heating up your kitchen. These cool summer recipes are far from your typical chopped salad that will leave you full and satisfied! Choose Homemade Cool Summer Recipes Shrimp Ceviche This recipe has a […]

Sneaky Chef: How to Introduce Vegetables

If you’ve ever struggled to introduce vegetables to your picky eater, you’re not alone. Getting kids to try new vegetables or eat them at all can be a challenge.  Avoid the hassle and become a sneaky chef! Learning to hide vegetables in recipes is a great way to start introducing vegetables to your picky eater.  […]

Stay Active During Warmer Weather

Are you wanting to get active now that it's getting warmer? Here are our tips on how to stay active during warmer weather, including staying hydrated, dressing appropriately, finding cool places to exercise, and others!

Growing Your Own Herbs Indoors

Growing your own herbs can be a great way to have fresh herbs on hand whenever you need them. It is also perfect to introduce kids, or anyone, to the process of gardening and growing your own food.

Produce Spotlight: Asparagus

April is peak asparagus season! It’s also one of the first spring vegetables to be ready for harvest. Asparagus is crisp and tender when cooked and is easy to grill at family cookouts thanks to its long and sturdy shape.  The best way to get the freshest pick of the season is to head to […]

Green Vegetables are In Season

It’s spring and green vegetables are in-season! Greens are an easy and tasty way to add fiber, vitamins and minerals to almost any meal.

Dinner on a Dime

We provide low-cost recipes and tips for saving time in the kitchen and at the store.

Couponing 101

While the days of sitting around the kitchen table and clipping coupons from the weekly paper ad may be gone, there are still ways to access free coupons and save money on your next trip to the store! Different Types of Coupons Store Coupons This type of coupon is issued by the store directly. These […]

Produce Highlight: Broccoli

Broccoli is freshest in the spring season! When eaten raw, broccoli is crunchy and a little bit sweet. Cooked broccoli is tender and more sweet. Broccoli is in season from April to June in Oklahoma, so check your local farmer’s markets for the freshest broccoli during that season. How to Choose: Broccoli is ripe when […]

1 Shopping List, 5 Recipes

Go to the grocery store prepared! Use this one shopping list to make five easy recipes.

Shopping on a Budget

Here are some simple tips for grocery shopping on a budget.

Growing Vegetables from Scraps

Learn how to use you food scraps to start your own vegetable plants. A fun, kid-friendly activity for this spring!