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A pumpkin, from a botanist perspective, is a fruit because it’s a product of the seed-bearing structure of flowering plants. Vegetables, on the other han…

  Consuming produce at its peak guarantees the freshest taste, the greatest nutritional value and the most affordable price. Like our own gardens, surplus sea…

TheBUZZ Americans Lacking Quality Sources of Plant-Based Protein? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Americans’ main source of dietary protein…

On Halloween, candy reigns supreme but it doesn’t have to be the only treat in your house this year. These boo-nana popsicles are a fun project for both kids…

Think Pomegranates are intimidating? Think again!!! These little jewels pack a power punch! An average pomegranate contains about 600 juicy seeds, also known a…

If you’re anything like me, you enjoy baking during the fall months.  Maybe it’s the abundance of delicious fall fruit available and the fact I do…

 Pears are a great fiber source! They also are fat and sodium free and a good source of Vitamin C. Like apples, there are several varieties of pears available…

Produce that wilts, like leafy greens and herbs, are intended for the high-humidity drawer. The closed window maintains the humidity keeping greens crisper lon…

The pummelo, also known as shaddock, is a cross between a grapefruit and an orange and therefore contains same compounds as grapefruit. Both grapefruit and pum…

First, let me compliment you for including vegetables in your daily meal plan. Adding vegetables to your meals and snacks will boost your health and manage you…

In Asian cuisine, mushrooms are important ingredients in achieving the fifth basic flavor: umami. They are known to have a savory, “meaty” personality. Por…

Great question! Food pairing is a method for combining foods with similar or complementary flavor notes or components. Pairing provides the opportunity to try…