Galia: The Cantaloupe-Honeydew Hybrid
We all have our favorites: the firm orange-fleshed cantaloupe, the deep crimson sweet watermelon, or even the moon melon from ancient times, known today as the honeydew. They all have wonderful...
View ArticlePeaches
“Life is better than death, I believe, if only because it is less boring, and because it has fresh peaches in it.” ~ Alice Walker As you’ve probably heard by now, if you have listened to the show or...
View ArticleGrapes
Some people like to say “I get no kick from champagne,” but I’d counter they have never tried one of the items we talked about on “What’s in Season” this month. I’m talking about those sweet little...
View ArticleBlackberries
Who doesn’t love the wild sweet flavor of a good blackberry? The ones in my yard have been delicious this year. And I’m not the only one who is loving them; several small bird species, foxes, and even...
View ArticleFigs
It’s funny – fig lovers are definitely a special breed of produce lover. They start asking in May or June – “are they here yet?” – then gobble up what they can get in the first of two fig seasons that...
View ArticleFood Vacation
It’s the time of year when harvest fairs, warm ovens, and lots of gatherings take center stage as we end the year. Perhaps you are even making plans on how to spend your spring or summer vacation in...
View ArticleOctober
Is October known as comfort food month? If it isn’t, it sure should be! The weather’s cooler and the produce department has a bounty of great things for dinner. Most are very healthy choices. Just look...
View ArticleNow There’s a Fresh Idea
We’ve all had it happen to us we get excited when we are in the produce department and we buy lots of produce to make great meals for the rest of the week. We bring our bounty home and unpack...
View ArticleMaking the Most of Your Produce Dollars
In uncertain economic times it seems like everyone is looking for a bargain when they are shopping. Besides looking for produce specials or sales, think about how you can get the most nutritional value...
View ArticleStaying on the Healthy Track
You can feel it in the air – spring is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to take stock of those New Year’s resolutions you made about losing weight, getting more exercise, lowering your...
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