Cherry Tart Recipe & How To Select The Best Fresh Cherries

Cherry season is fleeting—just a couple of weeks in some locations. It is also frustrating because we’re not having a good cherry season this year. Every cherry we’ve sampled has been bland. They look good but don’t deliver on the palate. The term “cherry-pick” is a hint. The expression comes from harvesting the fruit: The…
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PRODUCT: Brown Turkey Figs

A trip to the farmers market yesterday reminded us that brown turkey figs are in season (June through September). Other nice surprises were fresh lychees and okra, but our pitch today is for the figs. Figs are a “locavore” food: The fresh-picked fruit neither keeps well nor transports well. That’s why most figs on the…
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NO-BAKE DESSERT: Mascarpone Spread & Basil Blackberries

This fresh blackberry dessert with a mascarpone spread is sophisticated yet so easy to make and serve. A tub of mascarpone turns into a sophisticated spread when topped with a simple mixture of balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, blackberries, and basil. Serve it with biscotti, cookies/biscuits, or unsalted crackers, and guests will be asking for the…
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