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The American food supply is quite safe. But every now and then, bacteria and viruses cause dangerous outbreaks, most often tied to produce. According to an estimate from the CDC, produce causes nearly half of all foodborne illnesses. Dairy and eggs cause 20%, meat and poultry cause 22%, and fish and shellfish 6% [source]. Where…
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Summer fruits: What’s in season.
Spring brings an abundance of sweet produce: fruits and vegetables. Some of our favorites are fleeting: morel mushrooms, ramps, and green garlic. Sauté them with asparagus and garlic: truly delicious! Here’s a full list of spring fruits and vegetables, and our menu for a spring-focused dinner. Don’t overlook rhubarb, a spring favorite that, while botanically…
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Nature gives us much fresh produce in the summer, but selecting perfectly ripe fruits and vegetables isn’t always second nature to us. There is no uniform rule for choosing the best. Some produce should be stored in the fridge, others not. Sometimes a bit of stem attached is a good sign, sometimes not. And so…
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Top: Mixed greens with apples and pecans. Second: Shaved Brussels sprouts, watermelon radishes on greens, topped with feta from Good Eggs. Third: Edamame, diced red bell pepper and black beans top greens at Betty Crocker. Bottom: Thai celery salad with sliced hot chiles and peanuts. Photo courtesy Bon Appetit. Over the weekend we had…
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