When you think of a winter squash the first thought is butternut squash. Butternut can be cut in half and microwaved or cut in half sprinkle with brown sugar and put in oven . It can also be peeled and cut into cubes and add your soup recipes. Great source of Vitamin A.
Turban Squash
Turban squash really wears its name. It literally looks like you can wear this squash. It is shaped like a turban and is usually bright orange with green and white stripes. To prepare it, cut top , scoop out seeds rub skin with olive oil an wrap in foil. Bake it at 350 until skin [...]
Fresh Beets
Beets are good for you. Beets are high in potassium,Vitamin C ,and is a great antioxidant . You can use the entire bunch of beets. You can boil the bottoms , and chop the leaves and stems and sauté them in a saucepan. It is best to prepare the leaves as soon as you buy them [...]
Turban Squash
January 19th, 2013
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Turban squash really wears its name. It literally looks like you can wear this squash. It is shaped like a turban and is usually bright orange with green and white stripes. To prepare it, cut top , scoop out seeds rub skin with olive oil an wrap in foil. Bake it at 350 until skin is tender . Add stuffing and serve.
Radicchio,Avocado and Grapefruit Salad
December 27th, 2011
fresh 2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 firm-ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1/3 cup chopped smoked almonds
1/4 cup sliced green onion
Salt and pepper
Lychee
October 5th, 2011
fresh Lychee is a strange looking fruit. At first glance it may seem like you need a nut cracker to open this fruit, but the looks are deceiving. You can simply open this fruit by pressing inward with your thumbs. Inside you will juicy white edible meat . You can squeeze it into you mouth. But be careful ! there is a seed that you should not eat; similar to eating a cherry. Lychee is juicy and sweet with the taste of grape and pineapple. A good source of Vitamin C. #lychee
Coconut
September 7th, 2011
fresh Coconut one of the best known tropical fruits. A fresh coconut can be cut opened from the top and sipped with a straw. The coconuts generally found in the produce section are brown because the outer husk of the coconut has been removed when they mature. When you crack open a mature coconut the meaty inside can be eaten as is or used for baking and other great recipes.
Passion Fruit
July 17th, 2011
fresh Passion fruit is unique in its look and taste. Looks like round eggs and has a sweet tart taste . When you cut in half an edible yellow pulp is revealed . The pulp can be spooned out an eaten as is , you can top your ice cream, and use it as a unique ingredient when juicing.
Triple Threat Fruit Smoothie
May 1st, 2011
fresh Triple Threat Fruit Smoothie from our friends at
Ingredients
1 kiwi, sliced
1 banana, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup California Giant blueberries
1 cup California Giant strawberries
1 cup ice cubes
1/2 cup orange juice
1 (8 ounce) container peach yogurt
Preparation
In a blender, blend the kiwi, banana, blueberries, strawberries, ice, orange juice, and yogurt until smooth.
Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
Artichokes
March 21st, 2011
fresh When you first approach this green bulb , it hardly seems edible. Artichokes may seem challenging but is becomes easier with each preparation. First trim the top of the artichoke, next trim the stem about an inch ,then using a scissors trim the tips of the outer petals then rub the top of the artichoke with lemon to prevent browning. Place artichoke in pot of boiling water. It should be ready when petals are soft.
Parsley Root
February 25th, 2011
fresh Parsley root at first glance may look like parsnips . Its leaves and roots are edible. Tastes like a combination of celery,turnips, and celery. When added to soup it adds great flavor .
Fresh Beets
December 1st, 2010
fresh Beets are good for you. Beets are high in potassium,Vitamin C ,and is a great antioxidant . You can use the entire bunch of beets. You can boil the bottoms , and chop the leaves and stems and sauté them in a saucepan. It is best to prepare the leaves as soon as you buy them in order to retain the nutritional value and flavor. Yum!
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