Farm Star Mary's Blog

Pears are the elegant fruit, taking years to perfect and for trees to mature. And, health benefits? Let us count the ways! See how Starr Ranch Growers have become the ultimate pear providers.

Recently my team and I visited the Florida strawberry fields and talked to the Florida Strawberry Growers Association about how they became known as the Winter Strawberry Capital of the USA. Their strawberries are sweet treats and mouth-watering bites of berry bliss, unique and different from berries grown in other parts of the country and the world, and there are very real reasons why Florida strawberries are the ones to buy!

Let's take a deeper dive into exactly how these precious prunes from Sunsweet® make their way to your grocery store shelves.

September is National Self Care Month so we are celebrating self-care all month long by eating healthy, anti-oxidant veggies – such as these Sweetie Sweet® Onions!

By 4PM,  people still don't know what they'll have for dinner! Take a deep breath because Minute Mashers™ from Green Giant™ Fresh saves the day.

One thing we all can use - consistently - is self-care. The Carillon Miami Wellness Center understands this so well and has tailored its resort, spa and treatment programs for your utter renewal. Since it's Self-Care Month, I decided to check in myself.

Sleep is critical to your health and healing, yet it is so elusive for so many of us. See these helpful tips and ways to make sure you're getting the zzzzz's you really need. You can thank me in the morning!

So much debate about fats, but the truth is we all need healthy fats. Here are tips on which healthy fats to use, how to store, and some bonus tips to keep you feeling healthy!

Two ways to incorporate potatoes easily and quickly! Real, fresh and whole potatoes that are done in minutes! Whether smashed & mashed with Minute Mashers™, or whole and petite with One Step...Done!™, Green Giant™ Fresh delivers!

We all love our farm-fresh foods over here at Farm Star Living, but have you ever thought to ask why should you be considering a plant-based diet? Or at minimum, increasing how many plant-based foods you consume daily? Here are the real reasons why you should give eating more plant-based some earnest thought.