Posts Tagged ‘produce’

5 Healthy Squash Recipes That Celebrate Winter

 

You know us; we’re always trying to keep it farm fresh around here. Besides apples and pears, squash is one of my favorites when it comes to cool weather produce. With squash it’s all about variety – there are more than a few to choose from, and they are really versatile when it comes to preparation. [...]

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3 Tips to Keep Veggies From Spoiling

 

I hate wasting food, especially when it’s due to my own irresponsibility. Just last night I opened my crisper drawer to discover a sad bunch of broccoli rabe and a wilted red pepper. I need to get on the ball. This week, the New York Times published the deets on a study, showing that 40 percent of food waste occurs in the home – 40 percent! This statistic is distressing. [...]

 

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How to Clean Produce: Because Rinsing Is Not Enough

 

One of the main reasons I buy organic produce is to eliminate the risk of pesticides from my diet. Even with a good wash, I’m still paranoid that I can’t get everything off. And since any produce – organic or not – is handled considerably before it makes it to the market, washing is a must. [...]

 

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Do You Only Buy Organic Produce?

 

When it comes to fruits and veggies, my friends lovingly refer to me as a “grippie,” aka green hippie, because of my steadfast rule of only buying organic fruit and vegetables. I used to be part of a CSA, but now I visit various farmers markets around the city a few times each week. [...]

 

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Learn to Love: Kiwis

 

Last week, YumSugar had a box of kiwis up for grabs, but she was having trouble finding any takers. Kiwis are a polarizing fruit, but they’re definitely a healthy food worth trying.
This fuzzy-skinned fruit is packed with vitamin C: one medium kiwi contains about 70.5 mg of C, just slightly less than one medium orange. [...]

 

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Produce: Keeping It Fresh

 

I am a big fan of fruit and veggies. Both are low in calories and packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, but your fresh produce won’t do your body any good if it’s growing penicillin cultures. Keep the mold at bay and protect your healthy food investment by storing your fruits and veggies with these tips. [...]

 

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Berry Nutritious – but Do You Know How Nutritious?

 

Berry season begins! The arrival of strawberries at the farmers market heralds the arrival of Summer, and blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and cherries won’t be far behind. For such a tiny fruit, berries deliver an outrageous amount of nutritional benefits, and they’re a tasty addition to sweet and savory recipes. [...]

 

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May The Food Be With You: Organic Food Meets Star Wars

 

I have a thing for Star Wars spoofs, and trust me there are a ton of them out there. I don’t think any of them are quite like Grocery Store Wars though. Watch as Obi One Cannoli, Cuke Skywalker, Princess Lettuce, Ham Solo, Chewbroccoli, C3 Peanuts, and Tofu-D2 join the organic rebellion to overcome the dark side and its leader Darth Tater. [...]

 

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May The Food Be With You: Organic Food Meets Star Wars

 

I have a thing for Star Wars spoofs, and trust me there are a ton of them out there. I don’t think any of them are quite like Grocery Store Wars though. Watch as Obi One Cannoli, Cuke Skywalker, Princess Lettuce, Ham Solo, Chewbroccoli, C3 Peanuts, and Tofu-D2 join the organic rebellion to overcome the dark side and its leader Darth Tater. [...]

 

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