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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 [...]

Ginger

This fibrous root comes in hand shaped chunks . Look for ginger in large chunks. Small chunks tend to dry out faster. The best way to store ginger is just putting it in the vegetable crisper in your fridge.

Butternut Squash

Butternut is a great winter squash . Butternut is a good source of Vitamin A.

Portabella Mushrooms

Baby Portablla mushrooms are a great addition to your recipes.

Radicchio,Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

December 27th, 2011 fresh
Radicchio, Avocado and Grapefruit Salad
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Ingredients
2 Ruby Grapefruit
1 head Royal Rose radicchio, cored and coarsely chopped
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
Methods/steps
Section grapefruit; set fruit aside and squeeze membrane to release any juice into large bowl. Whisk in oil and lime juice, add radicchio and toss. Divide evenly among flour plates and top with grapefruit sections, avocado, almonds, onion; season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately
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Turban Squash

December 2nd, 2011 fresh

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 is tender .  Add stuffing  and serve.

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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

Lychee

Lychee

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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.

Coconut

Coconut

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Passion Fruit

July 17th, 2011 fresh
Passion fruit

Passion fruit

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.

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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)

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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.

artichokes

artichokes

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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 .

Parsley Root

Parsley Root

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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!

Bunch Beets

Bunch Beets

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Ginger

November 2nd, 2010 fresh
Fresh Ginger

Fresh Ginger

Ginger is available year round.This fibrous root  comes in hand shaped chunks . Look for ginger in large chunks. Small chunks tend to dry out faster. The best way to store ginger is just putting it in the vegetable crisper in your fridge. It can be used in soups, stews and Thai cooking. Ginger tea is also great for curing stomach aches.

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