Few berries evoke summertime nostalgia the way that strawberries do. If you have a chance to get to a pick-you-own patch this year, it’s worth it. Strawberry picking is not only fun, it will give you an ample stock for baking, making jam, or just eating straight out of the crate. [click to continue…]
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Rubus idaeus is the scientific name for raspberries and they are just that: ideal rubies. Who wouldn’t want to snack on these luscious berries? Now is the time to get started. [click to continue…]
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One of the best parts about summer is the great fresh fruit that is available. It’s fun to take a walk to the farmers’ market and see what’s available that day. You could try to eat whatever you buy in the next day or two, but usually it’s nice to keep some fruit for the next few days to fold into yogurt or blend in smoothies. Here are a few tips for short-term fruit storage. [click to continue…]
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By Joanne Bruno
So. You want to one-up your sister/brother/cousin/third nephew once removed/grandmother at the next family barbecue.
It’s okay. No judgment. [click to continue…]
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Five Ingredient Column By Lindsay Hunt
This may not be the most exciting smoothie, but it’s healthy, filling, and delicious. I play off a basic formula when creating breakfast beverages, and this smoothie is no exception. There’s not much of a story with this recipe, unlike some other smoothies, but just a guide to building your own smoothie and how to mix and match ingredients. [click to continue…]
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Vegan Column By Aine Carlin
Whilst it may not be quite blackberry picking time, in my world it’s always ice-cream time. I don’t particularly have a sweet tooth, but when it comes to ice-cream, I could eat it by the bucket-load. Normally I wouldn’t go in for fruity flavours, (it’s all about the pistachio as far as I’m concerned) but this blackberry ice cream may just be the one to convert me. [click to continue…]
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Photographer: Lindsay Hunt
Get Fit For Summer!
It’s May at last, which means we’re only one month away from summer! Today is the first day of our month-long series: Get Fit for summer! [click to continue…]
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