Tag archive for ‘healthy’
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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.
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In Season Now: Summer squash, loquats and mulberries
Our fresh produce expert, Michelle Beck, gives us tips on what to do with all that summer squash coming into season now. Plus, ideas for actually eating ornamental fruits such as loquats and mulberries. Time to raid your neighbors’ yards!
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In Season Now: Cherries and berries
Columnist Michelle Beck delights us with sweet and savory recipes for all those juicy little fruits that are in season now. Early cherries are now available, as well as boysenberries, blackberries, olallieberries and marionberries. It’s a very berry time of year!
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In Season Now: Avocados, garlic blossoms, blueberry planting
Columnist Michelle Beck highlights the newest finds at local markets: California-grown avocados and mild-tasting garlic blossoms. Also now is the time to plant blueberries and fennel, and here are some ideas for making your own yogurt and cheese at home.
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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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The Green Gift Guide
Let the Bakersfield Express Green Gift Guide help you find local, eco-friendly gifts to give this holiday season.
