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Harvest of the Month: Lettuce

Lettuce is a crop of varied stature. While it is thought to have first sprouted as a lowly weed around the Mediterranean Sea some 6,000 years ago, lettuce gained enough...

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Harvest of the Month: Cucumber

The cucumber might just be the handiest food item you can have in your home. Want to erase something written in ink? Gently rub it with the outside of a...

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Harvest of the Month: Cabbage

Green vegetables are typically served with the promise that they’re good for you. Cabbage thoroughly delivers on that promise. An antioxidant that’s high in Vitamins K and C and packed...

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Eat Smart and Be Happy During the Holidays

Candy. Buttery mashed potatoes. Cookies. Fatty meats. Stuffing. Pies. Let’s face it: Holiday food is a big part of what many of us look forward to this time of year....

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Harvest of the Month: Peaches

While Americans crave the annual arrival of fresh peaches each mid-to-late summer, the Chinese once believed the gods waited even longer: According to legend, they held a special Feast of...

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Harvest of the Month: Blackberries

The height of summer is also the height of blackberry season. Unlike other fruits, though, eating out-of-season blackberries won’t just be unsatisfying, it could have “devilish” consequences. Blackberry season has...

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Harvest of the Month: Carrots

While the carrot can seem like a run-of-the-mill root vegetable, it was considered a bit of a hero during World War II. When British food supplies hit all-time lows and...

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Harvest of the Month: Leeks

Native to areas around the Mediterranean and prized by ancient cultures, leeks remain table staples in many global cultures. In the U.S., however, they are used sparingly, tending to be...

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Harvest Of The Month: Blueberries

Typically at the top of just about every “super food” list, blueberries offer a tasty pathway to healthy eating. And, why not? These sweet sources of fiber are packed with...

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Harvest of the Month: Artichokes

If anything we grow to eat can be described as intimidating, the artichoke might be it. It looks complex and strong, and it seems difficult to prepare and eat. But...

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