RECIPE: Chocolate-Dipped Figs

One of the earliest foods cultivated by man, figs, the sacred biblical fruit of ancient times, are cherished in some cultures as a symbol of peace and prosperity. Most U.S.-grown figs are available from June through September, but you may find imports in the stores. If you do, cut them into grains or stuffing; serve…
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TIP: Do It Yourself Apple Gift Basket

We’re coming up on the last shopping weekend before Christmas. Instead of braving the stores, how about heading to your nearest farmers market? Top e-tailers like Harry & David will send a basket or box of assorted apples, but you can put your own together and provide even more fun through a greater assortment. Apples…
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GIFT: Better-For-You Dried Fruit Gift

The better-for-you gift. Photo courtesy Zabar’s.   We like to send premium dried fruit gifts to people and families who focus on healthy living. We like food gifts in the first place. Unless we know that someone really wants something specific, no one we know needs more stuff to fit into already jammed households. If…
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PRODUCT: Honeycrisp Apples

A glorious Honeycrisp apple. Photo courtesy A.A. Modts Apple Farm.   While October is National Apple Month and September 20th is International Eat An Apple Day, today is Eat A Red Apple Day. Our favorite apple is the Honeycrisp, developed at the University Of Minnesota and released in 1991. Beloved for its crisp flesh, juiciness…
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RECPE: Ambrosia Salad For Fall & Winter

[1] Ambrosia salad, spiced up with a bit of jalapeño (photo © Melissa’s). [2] A basic ambrosia salad, with just mandarins, pineapple and coconut, with a bonus of mini marshmallows (photo © Ezume Images | Panther Media). [3] This ambrosia salad uses pineapple, mandarins, maraschino cherries, green grapes, mini marshmallows, and sweetened shredded coconut. The…
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