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Go deeper with these carefully curated collections of fruit and veggie stories.

Fall Means Persimmons

I love the fall season. The deep yellow and orange hues of fallen leaves, windy days, cool nights and the abundance of autumn fresh produce tempt me to turn on…
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Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Bok Choy

A Layer of Flavor. Add cut bok choy or baby bok choy to your favorite salad for a new layer of flavor. Sick of Celery? Fill raw bok choy stalks with anything y…
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Healthy lunch for little kids

Boost Nutrition With After School Snacks

When kids arrive home from school, one of the first activities is eating a snack. Snacks should be as nutritious as meals and include fruits and vegetables. To…
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Veggie Chips & Dip

School is in full swing and those lazy carefree summer days spent on the beach are a distant memory. If your family is like most, dozens of chip pails along wi…
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Quick, Affordable Meal Solutions

Looking for a quick meal solution that is also affordable, tasty and helps you get more fruits and veggies? Start with a bagged salad! Southwest Caesar Salad…
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Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Cucumbers

Add One More! Rack up one more veggie during the day by adding finely diced, peeled and seeded cucumber to chicken, shrimp or tuna salad. Cool Coleslaw. Mix in…
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Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Honeydew Melon

10. Freeze It. Make popsicles by puréeing honeydew with a little sugar and a splash of lime juice. Pour into molds and freeze. 9. Drink It. Make a slushy with…
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Simple Guacamole

Preparation Time: 15 minutes 2 cups avocado (or about 2 California Avocados) ½ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice 2 tablespoons minced…
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Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Preparation Time: 15 minutes plus chilling time 7 medium tomatillos 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped 1 medium to…
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