PRODUCT: SunGold Golden Kiwi Fruit

Kiwi: It’s not just green. Photo courtesy Zespri.   In the late 1970s, New Zealand kiwifruit growers began experimenting with the breeding of a golden kiwifruit (in the U.S., we call it “kiwi” for short). Seeds were imported from China, where a female plant was chosen for its yellow flesh and excellent flavor, and was…
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FOOD FUN: Cherry Ice Cubes

Cherry ice cubes. Photo courtesy HD Desktop Wallpapers.   Take advantage of cherry season to make cherry ice cubes. Freeze cherries in the cube compartment (with the stems for more dazzle). Then, add them to cocktails, mocktails, soft drinks, juice, sparkling or still water. When the cubes melt, the cherries are the final treat. MORE…
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RECIPE: Grilled Mango Bowls With Ice Cream

For Cinco de Mayo, these mango bowls are great as a dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or lemon sorbet. The recipe is from Urban Accents, which makes it with its Rio grande chili blend, an award winning chili seasoning that balances a smoky mesquite flavor with chili pepper, onion, garlic and bell…
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