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Butternut Squash

fresh — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 02:27:08 +0000

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.

Butternut Squash

Turban Squash

fresh — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 01:46:44 +0000

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

fresh — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:20:37 +0000

Radicchio, Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

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

Lychee

fresh — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:37:03 +0000

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

Coconut

fresh — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 03:05:01 +0000

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

Passion Fruit

fresh — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 01:49:59 +0000

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.

Triple Threat Fruit Smoothie

fresh — Mon, 02 May 2011 01:15:18 +0000

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

fresh — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 02:34:11 +0000

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

Parsley Root

fresh — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 03:06:41 +0000

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

Fresh Beets

fresh — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:21:28 +0000

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