Trail mixes have become an ultimate on-the-fly snack; and not just for outdoorsy types hiking the Appalachian Trail or mountain biking at Moab. Even folks confined to daily trudges along inner-city sidewalks are now turning to trail mixes to help
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It wasn’t that long ago that produce mainstays like kiwis, mangoes and papayas were total bafflers in the produce section, never before seen or tasted. With the success of exotic fruits like those, along with improvements in shipping, the hunt
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Produce-aisle question: What are hard and green and look just like small bananas — but are a lot more confusing? Yep, it’s those things called plantains, now a regular sight in many groceries. Although the plantain is a diet staple
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Looking for a great lunch or dinner idea, a change of pace from a sandwich, pizza or a quick pick from your freezer? Well, this is my favorite! It could be called a salad, but it’s more than that. And
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July is being called national blueberry month, but I think the entire summer should be dedicated to this amazing fruit! As Dr. Daria said in her post last week, blueberries are a powerhouse little berry that can help us, and
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