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Your coconut cake deserves fresh-grated coconut. Photo courtesy Taste Of Home. Here’s the recipe. Recently, the folks at Microplane wrote to tell us that their Microplane Elite Extra Coarse Grater was terrific for grating coconut. The grater has large grating holes that give fresh coconut a texture similar to commercial shredded coconut—but if you’re…
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The bounty of summer produce encourages us to eat more fruits and vegetables. It seems like the healthy thing to do, and it is. But it’s also time to consider the issue of pesticide residues, and when you should buy organic versus conventional produce. Rinsing the produce does not remove all of the chemical residue.…
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Consume fewer pesticides: download thepocket guide or app. Image courtesyFoodNews.org. We’ve previously written about the “Dirty Dozen” and the “Clean 15,” terms that refer to how much residual pesticide is left on produce, even after you wash and/or peel it. With tempting seasonal produce entering the market, it’s time to revisit when it pays…
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Dice and freeze for a grab-and-go snack. Photo courtesy Watermelon.org. Here’s a healthy and refreshing grab-and-go summer snack: Cut melon and stone fruits (peaches, plums, nectarines) into small chunks. Add berries and grapes and freeze in snack- size plastic bags. When you need a grab-and-go snack, grab a bag of frozen fruit. By the time…
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Not sure what to do with that head of lettuce or bag of salad greens? Want some inspiration beyond croutons and grated cheese? Fruit can go a long way toward helping your salad sing. Everyday fruits such as apples, grapes, oranges and grapefruit, are excellent ingredients. But you can follow your palate and add anything…
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