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No one wants to end up wasting perfectly good produce. When produce is past its prime, it's time to do something with it before it spoils. This may require a little creativity and effort, but there are ways to use all of your fruits and vegetables before they end up in the trash can. Stop throwing away money and start preserving your farmer’s market goodies before they expire.  Breads Make interesting quick bread combinations. Make your favorite bread or muffins recipe, then add a cup of chopped produce to the mixture to complement the base flavors of the bread. You...

Most of the fruits and vegetables consumed in the United States are grown in California, over 75% in fact. The fruits and vegetables available to you in your local grocery store probably align with the growing seasons in California. You can check into local produce by season, but there is usually less variety. Let’s talk about five of the best seasonal California produce items you have to try. They’re all delicious, try adding one of these healthy produce items to your family’s dinner menu tonight.  Chickpeas Garbanzo beans, or chickpeas, are an annual crop that is cool-season. Chickpeas are planted...

There are many different types of produce boxes available for home delivery. When choosing items that are appropriate to share with the whole office there are a few things to consider. The people you work with may not be as adventurous as you are when it comes to produce. You will want to include more common varieties of produce in a box you're ordering for the office. The specialty produce items are better suited for home to share with your family and friends.  Summer Stone Fruits are Most Popular for Office Deliveries Stone fruits are the most popular produce items...

Lots of people have never discovered the beautiful fruits and vegetables of Asia. The popularity of Asian cuisine has risen over the past twenty years. More local food growers are incorporating Asian produce into their growing seasons. People are trying new things. Ethnic foods have unique flavors and tastes, it’s something different and new to try. Let’s talk about seven of the best Asian specialty produce items you should try with your family.  Bok Choy Bok Choy is a healthy, versatile Asian vegetable that’s sometimes called Chinese white cabbage. It has been eaten for thousands of years in China. Bok...