TIP OF THE DAY: A Pot Of Herbs

We were inspired by the photo below to plant a pot of herbs, otherwise known as container herbs. If you don’t mind frequent watering, a pot puts fresh herbs at your fingertips—not to mention, provides lovely greenery and fragrance. You can keep one in a sunny kitchen spot, on the back steps, porch or patio,…
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MOTHER’S DAY: Heart-Felt Endive Salad Recipe With Artichoke Hearts

Thinking ahead to Mother’s Day food, our colleague Hannah Kaminsky created this “heart-felt” endive salad recipe by cutting strawberries into heart shapes and combining them with endive, artichoke hearts, hearts of palm and hemp. Don’t worry if you don’t have hemp seeds: You can substitute sesame seeds or chopped pecans. A bright, punchy, yet delicate…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Vegan Wraps For Earth Day

We’re recommending vegan wraps for Earth Day. Animal-free foods are more sustainable, so today’s the day for a vegan lunch. These two recipes were sent to us from Red Rock Press, from their book, A White House Garden Cookbook by Clara Silverstein. Both are lettuce wraps, but you can also use tortilla wraps. The first…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Purple Asparagus, White Asparagus

It’s spring, it’s asparagus season, and your specialty produce purveyor just may have wondrous, fresh asparagus in the non-traditional colors of purple and white. Low in calories, asparagus is a good source of folic acid, potassium, amino acids and dietary fiber. But people who love their flavor don’t always concern themselves with these details: They…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Wilted Greens

If you’re looking for more ways to enjoy green vegetables, have you tried wilting? Wilted vegetables are served at some of the finest restaurants in the country, often with a filet of fish or a boned chicken breast on top.   Wilting is a quick cooking technique that involves placing the greens in a hot…
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