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For a third (and last) day this week, I want to again stress the importance of understanding that growing apples isn’t as sterile as supermarkets’ apple displays make it appear.
Visit Jim Kent’s fruit stand at various farmers’ market locations in Manhattan and you’ll see 70 apple…
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One fruit that couldn’t handle this year's rainfall was the cherry, and Jim Kent’s crop was almost completely wiped out because of heavy rains that occurred only three to four days before Locust Grove Fruit Farm was to start the cherry harvest.
“We had a beautiful crop of…
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With all the perfect-looking fruits and vegetables at the supermarket, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that many variables exist in every step of the growing process.
Here in the Northeast United States, we had an extraordinarily wet spring, followed by less-than-ideal weather…
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By Lori Rice Known for their sweet flavor and juicy, hearty texture, pears are an asset to any healthy eating plan. Eaten whole with the nutritious skin, this fruit provides 4 g of dietary fiber, according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pears are also a good source of…
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Biting into a sweet, juicy pear brings a burst of pure autumn. Popular cooking methods include poaching (in wine, syrup, fruit juice, water) and baking. Pears shine in baked goods like tarts, pies, and cakes, as well as in jams, preserves, and chutneys. And because they are related to…
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During my weekly trip to the supermarket, I spend about 70 percent of my time in the produce section. I love fresh fruits and vegetables and would love to buy all organic, but like most people, I can’t afford the higher prices on every produce item from bananas to lettuce.
But when I factor in... Read More »
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