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In Season Now: Five recipes to try this summer
Summer is finally here. Our In Season Now columnist, Michelle Beck, shares ideas for cucumber beverages, adult popsicles, flavor infused syrups for iced tea, white bean salad, gluten-free berry shortcake, and lavendar.
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In Season Now: Apples, pomegranates, pineapple guava
It’s apple season, which for Californians means a great time of year to go apple picking at local orchards. Here’s plenty of ideas of what to do with all them apples once you bring them home. Plus, get ready for pomegranates, pineapple guava, and the third annual Coptic Festival, which will feature Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food Oct. 9-10 in southwest Bakersfield.
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In Season Now: Inspiring school lunch ideas
Bento boxes turn school lunches into a creative source of healthy eating for children – and for parents, too. Columnist Michelle Beck shares tips on finding good-for-you foods and packing them in easy and fun ways for all ages.
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In Season Now: Lavender, limes and okra
Lavender is not only a fragrant, drought-resistant addition to the garden, the blooms can also be used in a variety of recipes. Columnist Michelle Beck shares some of her favorite uses for lavender, as well as limes and okra.
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In Season Now: Peaches, melons, corn and plums
If anyone remembers going out to Bussell’s Ranch, then peaches must top your list. Columnist Michelle Beck found the recipe online for Bussell’s peach cobbler – just in time for peak peach season right now. Also try her recipe finds for melons, corn and plums. ‘Tis the season for fresh eating!
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In Season Now: Juicy tomatoes and tree-ripened apricots
Tomatoes and apricots are such quintessential summer foods, they deserve their own column, writes Michelle Beck. Here are a ton of great recipe ideas for both abundant harvests this summer.
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In Season Now: Cucumbers, green beans, popsicles
Cucumbers are great for salads and dressings – but did you know they’re drinkable as well? Here are some ideas for cucumber limeade and fruit water, perfect for a hot summer day. Plus, columnist Michelle Beck offers new takes on green beans and homemade popsicles.
