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Back-to-School Lunches

By Miriam Wolf on August 24, 2016

A crispness is sneaking into the morning air and the leaves are ever-so-slightly turning yellow. Children across this great land of ours are sending up a wail and gnashing their teeth—summer is almost …

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Smart Snacking at Work

By The Lunch Lady on April 17, 2014

I recently made a simple change to my workday eating routine that has helped me achieve my weight goals—and improved my life. Before, I had been congratulating myself on how disciplined I was about my …

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Cucumber-Peach Salad

By Rebecca Dienner on June 26, 2013

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2 cups cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 2 cups peaches (or stone fruit of choice: nectarines, plums, pluots, apricots, …

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Cabbage Farro Soup

By FruitGuys Staff on December 20, 2012

Recipe Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 pound pancetta or bacon (optional) 1 small yellow or white onion, finely chopped 4 cloves …

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Massaged Kale Salad

By FruitGuys Staff on August 9, 2012

Recipe by The FruitGuys BASIC INGREDIENTS One bunch kale (stems removed), washed thoroughly and spun or patted dry Two tablespoons–1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1/2 lemon (or sub …

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Not Your Momma’s Coleslaw

By The FruitGuys on June 22, 2012

Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 small head green cabbage or other cabbage 4 large carrots, shredded 1 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves ¾ cup mayonnaise, low-fat is …

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Lunch is the Gateway: 9 Lunch Ideas to Improve Your Diet

By Rebecca Taggart on April 10, 2012

Breakfast is touted as being the most important meal of the day, but lunch—be it a homemade sandwich or a restaurant meal—gives us the energy for the afternoon’s work as well as an often-needed break …

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Pino’s Pasta

By Pia Hinckle on September 1, 2011

By Pia Hinckle My Calabrian friend Pino made this dish during a visit to California in 1999. This is a traditional southern Italian pasta made with fresh tomatoes, olives, capers, and basil. Now I …

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Vegetable Stir Fry

By Julie Collins on December 6, 2010

Recipe by Julie Collins INGREDIENTS 3 garlic cloves (minced) 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (minced) 4–5 kale leaves, coarsely chopped 2 rainbow carrots, chopped Shiitake mushrooms, …