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TheBUZZ Vegetable Characters in Schools Increase Student’s Veggie Intake? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Results from a federal government…

Simple on-the-go meals make life a little easier. Take these 5 car-ready meals for a test drive to meet the challenge of your busy schedule!

Freezing peaches is a great way to preserve a little bit of summer to enjoy in the cooler months. Check out this How To Freeze Fruits guide for info.  Top 1…

If you ask a botanist or a plant scientist, olives are a fruit because they contain a seed and develop from the plant’s flowers.  From a culinary perspectiv…

Congratulations on your successful tomato harvest! Freezing is a terrific method to lock in the seasonal flavor and nutrients of tomatoes over several months.…

It’s hard to believe, but this coming weekend marks the unofficial end of the summer season.  If you’re one of the many folks planning to celebrat…

 Yellow squash or summer squash can be frozen but must be blanched prior to freezing to inactivate naturally occurring enzymes to prevent spoiling while froze…

This is an excellent question and I’m thrilled you plan to increase your vegetable consumption. Experts recommend 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables daily…

Does your family eat enough fruits and vegetables? If your answer is yes, then give yourself a pat on the back. However, more than 90% of both adults and child…

Have you ever been in the produce section and wondered what those odd looking, small, green tomatoes were? Or seen tomatillos referenced on the menu at your lo…

The pluot fruit is a cross between a plum and apricot.  Sometimes these are also called plumcots or apriplums. They are sweet, low-acid fruits and contain fib…

If there’s one thing I look forward to every summer, it’s the delicious bounty of fresh watermelons that are plentiful this time of year. Not surprisingly…