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Endive Know Your Fruits and Veggies

Cindy's Recipes and WritingsNovember 24, 2014November 24, 20141 Comment

Endive, also known as Belgian Endive is high in vitamin A, Vitamin K, folate, manganese and b vitamins. This low-calorie vegetable is said to be a good cure for acne and skin problems.
Eat this leafy vegetable in soups, salads and sandwiches. Smoothies are also a popular way to enjoy it.
It is sprouted and grown in the dark to retain its whitish hue.
The correct pronunciation is “on-deev” but most Americans say, “En-dive”. Either way don’t pass this veggie by next time you shop.

Check out California Endive for some recipe ideas!

Cindy's Recipes and Writings

As a professional cook, I love creating exciting new recipes on the job as well as at home. Assisting in teaching low-income families how to buy, store and prepare healthy food through Penn State’s alliance with Pennsylvania’s Supercupboard Program was very rewarding. During my 11 years with the Master Gardener program, I taught horticultural therapy to assisted living patients using healthful, fr
esh grown food as a focal point. . My hands-on programs and instruction helped hundreds of children and adults learn about where their food comes from and how important fresh food is for your body.
Currently I’m a cook at a college in Pennsylvania. We prepare everything we can from scratch, including our potato chips that tout the seasoning of the day!
Of course I write about food; it's in my blood!