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By Pia Hinckle on November 2, 2010
Do you ever feel like your office chair has become an appendage rather than just a place to sit? What if you found out that appendage could put your health at risk? Recent studies have found that …
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By Rebecca North on November 1, 2010
Recent research has shown that to get the full health benefits of apples, you've got to eat the peel!
By Chris Mittelstaedt on October 31, 2010
I hope you had a scary and spooky Halloween week, the kind that would make proud the scarf-wearing kids from Scooby-Doo. Mine was terrifying, and it started like this: I came home from work and asked …
By Heidi Lewis on October 27, 2010
You can sweep nearly anything into a pot of gumbo—but if there's no okra, it's not gumbo!
By Chris Mittelstaedt on October 25, 2010
I try to stay out of agricultural politics. I’d rather support farmers by buying their wonderful produce without having to testify on their behalf. Sometimes, however, circumstances land on your …
By Heidi Lewis on October 18, 2010
By Heidi Lewis Romaine lettuce is stand-up lettuce. It is characterized by its narrow, crisp leaves of course texture and distinctive thick ribs. Romaine is sometimes referred to as “Cos Salad” by …
By Chris Mittelstaedt on October 18, 2010
Bananas are beset by many cultural myths—we're here to debunk them for you and make sure you know the truth about these tasty yellow fruits!
By Heidi Lewis on October 7, 2010
Farmer-Beekeepers Count the Ways Honey from bees is quite the miracle. Why does it taste so good? And why does it have so many healing properties? Many scientists have studied the organization of …
By The FruitGuys on October 5, 2010
A luxurious way to enjoy the humble pear—poached in red wine and spices, then served with blue cheese and walnuts. Rich and delicious.
By Chris Mittelstaedt on October 4, 2010
Mr. Brown is in the kitchen, head down, looking for a spork. Ms. Bright walks into the room and heads to The FruitGuys crate. They smile at one another, nervous to acknowledge the habit they have both …
By Heidi Lewis on October 4, 2010
The palest member of the cruciferous vegetable family, cauliflower has a more delicate, complex flavor than broccoli or cabbage.
By Chris Mittelstaedt on September 24, 2010
A cool fall breeze rustled the leaves outside of Peter's toy-store window. "Pauline," he piped." Pat pitched Paul a prototype policy that primes Pat for promotion." Pauline pulled the penguin puppet …
By Bridget Meigs on September 22, 2010
Recipe by Bridget Meigs INGREDIENTS 1 bunch Gai Lan 2 shallots 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon of rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon water 2 tablespoons olive …
By Bridget Meigs on September 19, 2010
INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound red noodle yard beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 large shallots, peeled and sliced lengthwise 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and …
The savory spiciness of mustard and garlic balance out the sweetness of roasted beets and yams in this recipe.
By Chris Mittelstaedt on September 10, 2010
Time for this year’s installment of that Fall classic: “As The World Tilts” (SCENE: FADE IN - A FruitGuys crate sits on an office kitchen counter; orange-bristly sunlight streams in through the …
By Rebecca North on September 7, 2010
Recipe by Rebecca North, FruitGuys fruit buyer INGREDIENTS 1 cup Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into bite-size pieces 1/4 cup purple bell peppers, cored, seeded, and sliced 1/4 cup …
By Chris Mittelstaedt on September 7, 2010
My mother-in-law, in her infinite wisdom, always makes sure to let her grandchildren know that peeling fruit is not a good idea. “Don’t be Mr. Peeler, the vitamin stealer,” she tells them. I’ve always …
By FruitGuys Staff on August 27, 2010
One mom wrote to us last week about our TakeHome Fruit & Veggie case. Hi, My name is Beth M. and I've been a customer of The FruitGuys for about 2-3 months. I wanted to say Thank You for …
By FruitGuys Staff on August 24, 2010
Courtesy of Pie Ranch Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Pie Ranch whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup ice …
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