For years, Michelle Provencher put a “secret ingredient” into her children’s brownies and other dessert treats.

The kids never knew what that ingredient was until they got older and Provencher figured it was time to give them a cooking lesson.

One day they were making brownies when Provencher announced it was time to add the secret ingredient. The kids were wide-eyed with anticipation, until Provencher directed them to get the tubs of leftover carrots, peas and other vegetables from the refrigerator. Provencher put them into the blender, and voila! – there was the secret ingredient. To read more: http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/698505-196/public-health-week-marked-with-tips-on.html