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

Locally Grown Foods

Locavore is a newly coined term describing people who are committed to eating locally-grown foods as often as possible. Here, in Pennsylvania, approximately 3,…
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Take Your Child to the Supermarket Day

We’ve developed these supermarket activities to help you introduce fruits and vegetables to your kids. Just print and plan a trip to the store! Eat…
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Fall and Back-to-School

… with Fruits and Vegetables Whether you’re packing your child’s lunch for school or bringing snacks to an after class event, we have…
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Confetti Pizza

Preparation Time: 20 minutes ¼ cup frozen broccoli ¼ cup frozen or canned corn (drained if canned) 2 seconds butter flavored cooking oil sp…
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Bowties with Tomato-Pepper Sauce

Preparation Time: Less than 30 minutes 8 oz. (1/2 pound) whole wheat bowties or penne 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons garlic, minced 1 small onion…
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Grapefruit Fizz

Preparation Time: 10 minutes 32 oz. sparkling water or seltzer 6 oz. grapefruit concentrate, thawed In a large pitcher, gently stir together the spar…
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Chunky Fresh Tomato Salsa

Preparation Time: 15 minutes 1 small red onion, coarsely chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped 1 small bunch fresh parsley, stems removed…
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BBQ Burger Dinner

Preparation Time: 30 minutes 1 cup thinly sliced tomatoes 1 cup thinly-sliced, peeled cucumbers 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce ¾ pound ground tur…
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Beat the Heat

Summer activities are so much fun, it’s easy for children to forget to drink the amount of fluids their bodies need to keep hydrated. Whether your kids a…
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Tailgating

Let’s face it, most of us are not thinking about healthy food when planning a tailgate party, but what if you could still enjoy your game day favorites w…
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4 Ingredients to Bliss

It doesn’t take too many ingredients to prepare a heavenly dessert, especially with fresh, ripe, seasonal fruit. Below are 5 quick recipe ideas using jus…
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