A Sunny Fruit From Down Under: SunGold Golden Kiwifruit

Kiwi: It’s not just green. Photo © Zespri.   In the late 1970s, New Zealand kiwifruit growers began experimenting with the breeding of a golden kiwifruit (in the U.S., we call it “kiwi” for short). Seeds were imported from China, where a female plant was chosen for its yellow flesh and excellent flavor, and was…
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TIP OF THE DAY: July 4th Recipes

You’re a grand old pizza! Photo courtesy BevCooks.com.   What are you dishing up for July 4th? While your tradition may be to turn on the grill, you can do that any day. How about some festive red, white and blue dishes? JULY 4TH BREAKFAST RECIPES Red Velvet Pancakes (recipe) Red, White & Blueberry Muffins…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Lavender For Summer

Today is the first day of summer. When we think of summer, we think of lavender. Lavender is a flowering plant, a genus of 39 species that originated in the Mediterranean, northern and eastern Africa and southwest Asia, including India. The most widely cultivated species is English lavender, Lavandula angustifolia. Though not native to England…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Homemade Infused Oils

You may see a proliferation of infused olive oils at the market. But you might want to infuse your own: When you don’t have the space to store multiple bottles of oil. When you don’t use infused oils often enough and the they go stale. When you’d prefer an infused oil other than olive oil.…
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