PRODUCT: Chunky Applesauce

Grandma Hoerner’s Big Slice Applesauceis the chunkiest you’ll find. Photo byRiver Soma | THE NIBBLE.   Well, “chunky” may not be the most accurate word. Grandma Hoerner’s makes a specialty applesauce called Big Slice, because the applesauce is mostly large slices of apples, just like in a pie—but stewed to softness instead of baked. Grandma…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pomegranate Seeds

Pomegranates are an unusual fruit. There’s no flesh, per se, inside that big red globe. Instead, there are scores of seeds, each covered with a translucent, ruby-colored juice sac. The seeds in the juice sac are called arils, a term that refers to a specialized outgrowth that covers the seeds. The edible parts of the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 7 Healthy Nuts

Of all the healthy nuts, walnuts are thehealthiest. Photo by J. Eltovski | Morguefile.   Last week we discussed why pistachio nuts are good for you. Pistachios are just one of seven healthy nuts recommended by the USDA for daily snacking. The “Magnificent Seven” healthy nuts include: Almonds Hazelnuts Peanuts Pecans Pine nuts Pistachios Walnuts…
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