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Grilled Peaches with Amaretti Cookies

By Tanya Milosevich on August 2, 2011

Recipe courtesy of Tanya Milosevich INGREDIENTS 2–4 peaches, cut in half, stone removed 3 to 4 Amaretti or almond cookies, crumbled ½ cup heavy cream, whipped PREPARATION Grill the …

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Sugar Cane Kebabs

By The FruitGuys on March 14, 2011

Adapted from foodnetwork.com INGREDIENTS 1 sugar cane, washed well and cut into 1/4-inch sticks, tapered to a point on each end to form skewers (leave the skin on—it helps strengthen the …

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Got Fiber? Dietary Fiber Helps Weight Loss, Lowers Cholesterol

By Rebecca Taggart on September 24, 2010

Looking for a miracle food that helps you lose weight, feel full, lowers blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and keeps you regular? Fiber is the answer. Most of us know very little about fiber, beyond …

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The Season of Cherries

By Chris Mittelstaedt on June 14, 2010

I have many favorite fruits but cherries hold a special place in my heart. Maybe it’s because their harvest period is relatively short; or maybe it’s because they just taste so good—whatever the …

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Best Ever Pear

By The FruitGuys on March 4, 2010

A pear that lives up to its name. The best ever pear ripens and eats similarly to a Bartlett but can have increased sugar content. Outwardly, it may exhibit signs of “russetting,” or spots on the skin …

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Ponce Upon A Time. . .

By Chris Mittelstaedt on February 21, 2010

Day 26: The marsh of cubicles has cursed our party. We lost Lenny two days ago to the gurgling fried dough found in the quicksand pits of a budget-planning meeting. Sue has been eating the native …

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Layers of Health and Goggles

By Chris Mittelstaedt on February 15, 2010

Lily, my four-year-old niece, who says things like, “Daddy, are you satisfied?” or “Mommy, what does the word "comely" mean?” decided last weekend that when going to swimming lessons one has a duty to …

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Cirrus Nimbus in: The Guarantee

By Chris Mittelstaedt on January 19, 2010

Once upon a time, there was a little girl (she was a Libra for those who follow that stuff) whose mother was an amateur meteorologist. She dreamed of growing up and becoming the best weather …

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Ataulfo Mango

By The FruitGuys on March 11, 2001

Shaped like a golden bean, these sweet yellow mangos are sometimes also referred to as Champagne or Manilla mangos. This special-season mango evokes a tropical celebration that will send your taste …

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