Yearly Archives: 2017

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Best Way to Store Raspberries

Proper storage is essential to the shelf life of all foods, especially delicate berries. So, what's the best way to store raspberries?

By | August 3rd, 2017|Blog|

Grades of Beef

Back in the 1920’s the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) began to evaluate and set standards for beef by assigning grades. This process is separate from the required inspection of raw meats and is done at the request and expense of the meat producer. There are 8 different grades that the USDA […]

By | July 30th, 2017|Blog|

What are Baby Artichokes?

Question:
What are baby artichokes?

Answer:
Baby artichokes aren’t actually babies, they are adults! Smaller artichokes, known as “baby artichokes”, are simply small for their age. The reasons for their stunted growth and the advantages of choosing a baby artichoke follow.

Shown below is one globe artichoke in the background with baby artichokes […]

By | July 25th, 2017|Blog, FAQ|

How to Eat Passion Fruit

What is passion fruit? How do you eat passion fruit? How do you know if passion fruit is ripe? Answer these and many more questions about this exotic fruit.

By | July 20th, 2017|Blog|

Homemade Skewers

Got a rosemary plant? If not, you might want to skip down to the “additional information” section of this post for another type of possible homemade skewer. If you do have a rosemary plant, then you know how fast it grows and that it can turn into a huge bush before you know […]

By | July 15th, 2017|Blog|

What to do with Leftover Wine

Don't let leftover wine go to waste, there are options that will preserve opened wine. Discover ways to store leftover wine.

By | July 10th, 2017|Blog|

Apricot Bars Recipe

The start of summer means a lot of things, one of our many favorites being the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. Even though we are all about using foods after their “best by” dates, there’s nothing like fresh fruits and vegetables straight from the tree, plant or vine. Apricot season is […]

By | July 5th, 2017|Blog|

Fireworks in your Mouth

Experience fireworks in your mouth and still enjoy some common celebration foods. It's a small candy touch that's added just before serving.

By | June 29th, 2017|Blog|

How Long to Grill Vegetables

Properly grill vegetables (and fruits) with the use of this handy table showing times, temperatures and other preparation tips for most common vegetables.

By | June 22nd, 2017|Blog|

More Muffin Pan Recipes

Break out the muffin pan... these recipes will inspire!

By | June 13th, 2017|Blog|