Most Recent Blog Posts Friday, September 3, 2010 Tip of the Day: How to Choose the Perfect Watermelon Sweet, juicy watermelon is one summer's most refreshing treats, but choosing a good one can be tricky. Here are some tips for picking a nice, ripe one. Watermelons should feel heavy for their size - this indicates that they're full of water and nice and juicy. Comparison is u ... Read More... Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Tip of the Day: Grill Bread! Here's an easy way to round out a summertime meal: slice up some crusty bread (not too thin!), drizzle it lightly with extra virgin olive oil, and stick it on the grill. Let it sit there until it becomes brown and toasty on one side, and then turn it over to brown on the other side. (The ... Read More... Friday, August 27, 2010 Tip of the Day: Too Many Berries? Make Berry Sauce! If you ever have a surplus of berries, or berries that are really soft or overripe (but not rotten), try making this simple berry sauce. Just rinse your berries and throw them in a saucepan or small pot.  (You can use strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or any ... Read More... Thursday, August 26, 2010 Tip of the Day: When a Recipe Calls for Onions, Try Scallions Instead Scallions make a great alternative to regular onions. You can use them in just about all the same places, but scallions have a sweeter, milder flavor.  They also don't make you cry as much when you chop them, and they're faster and easier to prepare. Sim ... Read More... Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Tip of the Day: How to Choose the Perfect Tomato When shopping for tomatoes, the most important thing to keep in mind is when you plan to eat them, as tomatoes will continue to ripen (ie: soften) after you bring them home.  (Remember, store tomatoes at room temperature - not in the fridge.)  If you're buying a tomato t ... Read More... Featured Recipes Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette View Recipe Crispy Roasted Fingerling Potatoes View Recipe Sauteed Greens with Pine Nuts and Raisins View Recipe

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