PRODUCT: Dole Chocolate Banana Dippers

According to research conducted last month by Dole, more than half of American women have admitted to skipping a meal so they could enjoy a snack without feeling guilty. With the introduction of Dole Banana Dippers, the company wants Americans to enjoy their meal and their sweet snack (not to mention the potassium and other…
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TRENDS: Is My Name Sexy? I’m An Apple!

Do you think I’m sexy? Photo courtesy Cornell University.   It’s probably not a surprise, but a food with a sexy name is more appealing to consumers. The right name could command a much sweeter price for farmers, as research for a new apple name has shown. Apple names generally fall into three categories: “Sincere”…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Versatile Sautéed Apples

Sauteed apples: simple to make for every meal. Photo by Martia Punts | Dreamstime.   Sauteed apples couldn’t be easier to make—just brown them in butter. They add a lift to any meal: Breakfast: As a topping for pancakes, waffles or porridge Lunch: For “apple pie yogurt,” with plain or flavored yogurt and optional granola,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Substitute Citrus For Tomatoes

Last week we profiled the cara cara orange, a mutation from Venezuela with sweet, rosy flesh. Earlier we discussed their rosy-fleshed cousin: the blood orange, native to Sicily. Before spring and summer fruits arrive, we harness the color and flavor these rosy oranges to bring pizzazz to a green salad. Pink grapefruit works, too. The…
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TIP OF THE DAY: More Uses For Lemon Juice

Last summer, for National Lemon Juice Day, we listed some of our favorite kitchen uses for lemon juice: anti-browning agent, grater cleaner, lemon water, marmalade, marinade, pancake fluffer, soft drink enhancer and veggie saver. Here’s the full article. Lemons are an affordable way to add fresh flavor to every meal of the day. Here are…
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