TIP OF THE DAY: How To Find Seasonal Vegetables & Fruits

Asparagus: now in season, but not for long!Photo courtesy California Asparagus Commission.   Like the idea of eating seasonal produce grown on local farms, but wonder what’s in season in your area? Climates in the U.S. vary widely. What’s seasonal in California isn’t the same as what’s seasonal in New York or Indiana. But there’s…
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RECIPE: Wendy’s Berry Almond Grilled Chicken Salad

When was the last time you added berries to your salad? With a bounty of strawberries and blueberries now entering the market, Wendy’s has introduced its new seasonal Berry Almond Chicken Salad. The salad is freshly prepared in-store with fresh blueberries, fresh California strawberries, California almonds roasted with sea salt, shaved Asiago cheese and a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Avoid Pesticides On Vegetables & Fruit

Consume fewer pesticides: download thepocket guide or app. Image courtesyFoodNews.org.   We’ve previously written about the “Dirty Dozen” and the “Clean 15,” terms that refer to how much residual pesticide is left on produce, even after you wash and/or peel it. With tempting seasonal produce entering the market, it’s time to revisit when it pays…
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RECIPE: Soft Shell Crab Sandwich

How do you celebrate soft shell crab season? If you’re like us, you order soft shell crabs every time you see them on a menu. On weekends, we buy them, dredge them in cornmeal and sauté them, impressing family with our culinary skills (there’s nothing easier than sautéing—just don’t tell them). If you’re a professional…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Bison Burgers

A bison burger stuffed with gorgonzolacheese and sundried tomatoes. Photocourtesy WMMB.   Planning a cookout for Memorial Day? Try bison burgers—a healthier alternative to beef. One burger has less fat than a skinless chicken breast. Yet despite the low fat level, the taste is sumptuous. We’ve grown to prefer bison to beef. Because bison has…
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