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Farmers Market Finds: Summer Strawberries
Summer is the perfect time to buy strawberries! I recently went to the Union Square Greenmarket and found beautiful, bright red strawberries on many stands. I decided on two boxes from New Jersey for $9.00. The farmer at this stand told me that I got (read full article)
Different Types of Cauliflower
Different types of CauliflowerGreen is a cross between broccoli and cauliflower in flavor and texture and is milder than white.Purple is wild, and is better for health. The color comes from anthocyanins ( found in red cabbage and red wine ) which is (read full article)
CSA Share Week 5 and Berry Season
If fresh produce is any indication, summer truly is in full swing here in the Northeast.This weeks goodie box contains:BlueberriesCurrantsGooseberries3 tomatoesArugulaBroccoliCollardsKohlrabiEndiveRed Leaf LettuceRadishesGreen String BeansChives2 Zuc (read full article)
Blueberries, Red Grapefruit & Apples - Best Fruits for Diabetes
If you already follow a healthful meal plan filled with whole grains, fresh fruits and veggies, and lean protein, congratulations! You're on your way to a long, healthy life and are taking a major step in controlling your weight and blood glucose lev (read full article)
Purple carrots
In my veg box this week, I was delighted to find some purple carrots! This got me thinking about the history of the carrot, as I was sure I'd heard somewhere that carrots used to be purple like this. That's when I discovered this fabulous website cal (read full article)
POMEGRANATES/ from my Backyard/
Tangy and sweet pomegranates are one of the most delicious, versatile, and healthy fruits available. They are an excellent source of vitamin C and potassium, and a great source of fiber and cancer-fighting antioxidants. In fact, while many fruits con (read full article)
Baking Tip (1)
Walnuts contain compounds called anthocyanins. This is the reason why sometimes, our baked goods turn blue. I read that toasting them in the oven before adding to the batter causes a chemical reaction that prevents the color change. The result (read full article)
15 Foods That Cure
We received a newsletter today from our friends at Men's Health as part of their Eat This, Not That series. This is a great series and we highly recommend you sign up for their daily newsletter - it's chock-full of interesting and important informati (read full article)
The Power of Pomegranates
Best wishes to my readers celebrating New Yearand to my readers celebrating Eid-al-Fitr.Pomegranates have been cultivated for over 5000 years and thought to be native to Iran. They are the fruit of a small, bushy tree and generally the size of an ora (read full article)



