Category: Fruits, Nuts & Seeds

CINCO DE MAYO: Serve Prickly Pears a.k.a. Cactus Pears

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[1] Prickly pears are also called cactus pears: They are the fruits of some varieties of cactus (photo © Mercato). [2] The fruits growing on the cactus (photo © Frankie Lopez | Unsplash). [3] A salad of romaine, fennel, cactus pears, apples, berries and almonds. Here’s the recipe (photo © Andy Boy). [4] You can…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Save Those Pomegranate Skins

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Enjoy the seeds (arils); save the skins. Photo by Kelly Cline | IST. If you buy pomegranates and toss the skins away after you’ve scooped out the seeds, you’re missing out. Save the skins in the freezer, and use them to hold salads or desserts for special occasions. From chicken salad to ice cream and…
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PRODUCT: Gudernoobs From Woo-Hoo Foods

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Looking for a healthier sweet snack to feed candy-loving kids (or adults)? Gudernoobs just might fit the bill. Behind the goofy name is an all-natural, fruit-and-nut-based sweet treat. Created by a team of parents, including a physician’s assistant, Gudernoobs are made in four flavors. The small, individually wrapped chews include Awesome Apple Cider, Big Time…
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GLOSSARY: Lemon Varieties

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We couldn’t let Oranges & Lemons Day end without introducing our latest food glossary: the Lemon Glossary. It has (almost) everything you want to know about lemons: Lemon history (they originated near the foothills of the Himalayas) The different types of lemons (can you name even two?) Nutrition and health benefits, plus kitchen tips.You’ll even…
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