Tag archive for ‘fruit’
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In Season Now: Bare root fruits, nuts, berries and grapes
Columnist Michelle Beck explains how now is the time to plant dormant varieties of vines and trees to expand your backyard fruit and nut offerings. Also, a lesson in bananas and a challenge to eat more greens.
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In Season Now: Citrus, citrus, citrus!
Oranges, lemons, grapefruit, pummelos, tangerines, tangelos — the list goes on and on. Here’s what to do with all the great citrus in season now.
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In Season Now: Persimmons, pomegranates and more
Columnist Michelle Beck offers ideas for persimmon cookies, bars and a salad. Also, what to do with fresh pomegranates, nuts and Swiss chard. And, a primer on eggs.
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In Season Now: What to do with all those apples
The many varieties of apples in season now can be eaten fresh or made into applesauce, jam, or baked goods such as pies and bars. Or try this recipe for apple-blue cheese-walnut salad.
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Introducing a new series on fresh, local and seasonal food
Michelle Beck shares tips on shopping farmers’ markets and preparing seasonal produce. In season now: What to do with butternut squash.
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New farmers’ market opens in southwest
Residents of southwest Bakersfield no longer have to travel across town to buy farm-fresh produce. Kaiser Permanente now hosts a weekly farmers’ market in their parking lot at 8800 Ming Avenue.
