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July 23rd, 2008

Meatless Meals: Grilled Veggie Tostadas

As Linette reminds us over at Mother Earth’s Garden, tomatoes are just starting to ripen around the Midwest and the Northeast. So are zucchini, eggplant, peppers, and a host of other vegetables. Below is one healthy way to take advantage of this bounty, courtesy of the people at Whole Foods Market. Feel free to […]

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May 28th, 2008

Wordless Wednesday: Ahhhhhh Summertime

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May 21st, 2008

Spring Vegetables: Fava Beans

Fava beans, also called broad beans, are in season in the Midwest and Northeast during the late spring and early summer. These beans, which have been a stable in Egyptian, Middle Eastern, and Asian cusines for more than 3000 years, are a good source of protein.
Buy long, plump, heavy pods that are bright green and […]

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May 15th, 2008

Vegetables in Season for Spring

Buying vegetables in season not only gives you a fresher product, but saves you money, too. Spring brings a whole new bounty of fresh vegetables, including my favorite–asparagus. Below are just some of the vegetables to look for in your local (preferably farmers) market this season:

Asparagus
Beets
Fava beans
Green peas
Kale
Leaf Lettuces
Radishes
Ramps
Snow peas
Spinach
Swiss Chard
Sweet onions
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