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 […]
January 26th, 2010 
fresh 
Stars found in Produce aisle
Starfruit (carambola), is an exotic fruit that famous for its unique shape when cut into slices. Its is very sweet and juicy when ripe. It tastes like a combination of pears, pineapple . Starfruit tastes its best when they begin to turn yellow.
January 20th, 2010 fresh 
Perfect for Roasting
These Mellissa’s brand yellow potatoes make a great side dish. They are thin skinned potatoes and easy to prepare. Add olive oi,l rosemary , garlic and bake in oven.
January 13th, 2010 fresh Blood orange is a variety of the popular citrus fruit named for its deep red or crimson-colored flesh. The red color is derived from anthocyanin, a pigment typically found in red fruits and flowers. Blood oranges are sweet, juicy and less acidic than other orange varieties. They are in season from Dec. to May. Blood orange juice is also available in the produce aisle. Check noblejuice.com for more info.
Blood Oranges
January 8th, 2010 fresh 
Korean Pears
Korean pears are a thin skinned pear . These pears have a small core so therefore you get more flesh with every bite. You can enjoy it all by itself or serve with Brie or your favorite cheese. It is an excellent complement to spinach salad. Available from November to March. The best Korean Pears are the Mellissa’s brand .
December 3rd, 2009 fresh 
Buddha Hand
This Alien-like shaped fruit looks scary at first glance, but it is a great fruit. Buddha’s Hand is part of the citrus family. It is used as a zest or any recipe that calls for lemon. If you wiggle Buddha’s fingers it will emit a fresh lemon scent. So don’t be afraid to try Buddha’s Hand . It is great for your holiday recipes.
December 2nd, 2009 fresh 
Tastes like honey
Honeycrisp Apples , the name describes it all. This is one of the best tasting apples currently in the produce dept. It is crunchy, juicy and sweet. It is a great apple for anytime. It tastes even better with peanut butter.Honeycrisp can also be added to your salad for a unique taste.
November 29th, 2009 fresh For all you guys that work out at the gym , get your protein intake from Naked Juice. Found in the produce section of your favorite supermarket. Naked Protein drink offers 13 grams of protien and fresh fruit juice in a bottle. Just shake and enjoy
November 18th, 2009 fresh 
Macintosh apple
It is now apple season.The holidays are a perfect time to bake and create interesting apple dishes. Macintosh apples are the perfect apples for pies . It has a sweet/tart flavor. They are grown in New York state local farms. Red Jacket Orchards is a great farm that provides apples throughout local supermarkets. Their apples can be found at The Food Emporium in New York.
November 12th, 2009 fresh 
SuperFood
Pomegranates provide great health benefits. They are a good source of antioxidants . Antioxidants help protect body against “free radicals ” , major factors in aging as well as heart disease and cancer. They are a good source of Vitamin C. Select pomegranates that have smooth red skin avoid dried browning skin.
The Pomegranate seeds can be used on salads, sprinkled on yogurt or just eaten as is.
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