Category: Fruits, Nuts & Seeds

TIP OF THE DAY: Macadamia Nuts & Macadamia Nut Butter

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September 4th is National Macadamia Nut Day, so today’s tip is to add some to your meals. Believed to have originated in Australia, the nuts grow on a genus of evergreen trees. They were named after named after John Macadam, a botanist who first described the genus. While macadamia nuts contain even more heart-healthy monounsaturated…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Things To Do With Lemon Juice

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What’s your favorite way to use lemon juice? Photo courtesy Wikimedia.   August 29th was National Lemon Juice Day. We had a basket full of lemons on the kitchen counter, so we turned on the electric juicer and set out to see how many different things—edible things—we could do with lemon juice. There are many…
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Home Canning For Fun & The History Of Canning

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Editor’s Note: Fagor America, whose canning product is featured in this article, ceased operations in 2018. However, the majority of the article is still relevant to home canners. You can find numerous other brands of home canning kits. Plus, enjoy the history of canning, below. If you love to cook and teach your family how…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 14 Savory Ways To Enjoy Watermelon

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Watermelon, cucumber and shrimp are a great flavor pairing. Watermelon can be a base for other savory foods as well. Photo courtesy Watermelon.org.   Yesterday we offered dessert recipe ideas for watermelon, including watermelon “cupcakes” and watermelon “pizza.” Today, we present savory watermelon recipes, so celebrate: August 3rd is National Watermelon Day (July is National…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Ways To Enjoy Watermelon

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The healthy cupcake alternative: watermelon “cupcakes” with yogurt frosting (photo courtesy National Watermelon Promotion Board).   Today is National Watermelon Day. If you’ve only enjoyed watermelon by the slice or in fruit salad—or a Watermelon Martini—here are new ways to enjoy the summer favorite: Chocolate Watermelon. Drizzle a slice of watermelon with chocolate sauce. Coconut…
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