FOOD 101: Farmers Market Tips

What, you haven’t yet been to a farmers market this summer? You’re missing out on gorgeous produce and other goodies. Here are some tips from Birds & Blooms, America’s leading bird and garden magazine, to help make your visit easy, stress-free and, dare we say it, fruitful! DON’T expect it to be a quick trip.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Avocado Boat

An avocado boat, Southwestern style. Photo courtesy Avocado Central.   If your principal enjoyment of avocado is in the form of guacamole, allow us to suggest an avocado “boat”—a stuffed avocado half. When our grandmother held her weekly card parties with “the ladies,” their choice of luncheon was Avocado Boat With Crab Salad. Not surprisingly,…
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PRODUCT: New Delights From Garden Lites

We’re big fans of the Garden Lites Line, both the veggie muffins and the vegetable soufflés. Garden Lites Veggie Muffins The line, previously represented by delicious Carrot Berry and Chocolate Zucchini muffins, has been joined by Veggie Blueberry Oat and Banana Chocolate Chip. As we write this, we’re enjoying the two new flavors with a…
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RECIPE: Pesto Parmesan Potato Stacks

If you followed yesterday’s tip and made pesto, here’s a fun recipe that works for everyday or company. Pesto Parmesan Potato Stacks, a fun side dish from PotatoGoodness.com, simply tosses thinly sliced potato rounds in a bowl with Parmesan and pesto. You stack them in a muffin tin, bake and voilà! The Parmesan melts into…
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RECPE: Marinated Grilled Eggplant, Mushrooms & Zucchini

When the grill is fired up, try this easy. Grilled Marinated Eggplant, Zucchini, and Portobello Mushrooms from Patsy’s Italian Restaurant in New York City. The restaurant is famous as Frank Sinatra’s favorite restaurant, and is still popular with his family. RECIPE: MARINATED GRILLED EGGPLANT, MUSHROOMS & ZUCCHINI Ingredients For 4 Servings 1 medium eggplant, about…
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