Things You Didn’t Know You Could Grill
Probably most of us have eaten grilled hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken breasts, steaks, and maybe fish – but as the grilling season is coming upon us, why not try grilling some more unexpected foods? More...
View ArticleBest Fruit Desserts
It’s that time of year when in-season fruit is beginning to pour into farmer’s markets – and who can resist taking some home? And while fruit makes a good snack any time of day, it also makes some of...
View ArticleKiwi – Eating Summer’s Great Fruit
One of summer’s great fruits is kiwi. Whether you grow your own or can’t resist them at the farmer’s market or grocery store, it’s a great idea to eat more of this healthy fruit, packed with vitamins C...
View ArticleIn Season: Avocados
Avocados, with their strangely bumpy, blackish skin and bright green “meat” are a super food we can happily and healthfully eat this spring. They are packed with all 18 essential amino acids, plus...
View ArticleApricot Recipes: from Breakfast to Dessert
Apricots are one of spring’s first fruits. Small and sweet, they are a favorite as an eat-alone snack, dessert, or as a compliment to savory dishes. Packed with beta carotene, fiber, and vitamins A...
View ArticleHow to Grill Fruits and Vegetables
Almost everyone grills burgers, hot dogs, and steaks – at least once in a while. But when was the last time you grilled vegetables or fruit? Both are easy to prepare on the grill. Both add an element...
View ArticleFreezing Summer Berries & Fruits
The onslaught of summer fruit has begun. And whether you pick your fruit fresh from your garden, at a pick-your-own farm, a farmer’s market, or from the grocery store, you may want to preserve some of...
View ArticleFreezing Fruity Pie Fillings – or whole Pies (and crisps, too!)
There are lots of ways to preserve the produce of summer. (See my articles here and here, for examples.) But if you mostly like to freeze fruits to put them into dessert, I’ve got two easy ideas for...
View ArticleChoosing, Preserving, and Cooking with Apples
As summer draws to an end, apple season begins. It’s one of my family’s favorite times of year because even the children like picking apples – although they enjoy eating them even more. Now is an ideal...
View ArticleBest Plum Recipes
Summertime means plum time. And while fresh plums are delicious eaten as-is, they are too often ignored for cooked dishes. Plums vary a lot in size and nutrition, depending upon variety, but for the...
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