TIP OF THE DAY: Raspberries, The Ruby Jewel Of Berries

  [1] Raspberries grow on a tall bush (photo © Pick Your Own). [2] Raspberry season spans from late spring through early fall in the U.S., with the peak harvest typically occurring in June through September (photos #2 and #4 © Good Eggs). [3] Black raspberries can have a more intense and often sweeter flavor…
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RECIPE: Hummus With Meyer Lemons

Over the last 30 years, the Meyer lemon has evolved from an ornamental garden lemon found in California farmers’ markets to a popular commercial lemon. The two major lemons in America, Eureka, and Lisbon, have a bracing tartness. The Meyer Lemon, which is a hybrid between a lemon and a mandarin or possibly another sweet…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Mixed Dried Fruit Snack

This may seem like old news, but our bag of Sun-Maid Mixed Fruit was a revelation. Moist and supple, the blend of sun-ripened apples, apricots, plums and pears is our new favorite snack. The fruits are dried, moisturized and packed in foil-fresh, 7-ounce zipper bags. The variety and the natural sweetness of the fruits actually…
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