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In Season: Figs
Fig season is like pre-Fall in the fashion world, a tasty little teaser that helps bridge the gap between Summer and Autumn. Perhaps it's partly because the season is so fleeting that this fruit tastes so sweet, but when figs are just right, they taste downright sinful. When people tell me they don't like figs, I say, they just haven't had a good one yet.
Is It a Tomato or Squash?
In terms of produce, the end of September is a time that straddles Summer and Fall. Late-season heirloom tomatoes are juicy and plump, while early-season butternut squash are way too tempting. To celebrate the plethora of produce that can be found in markets, I've put together this fun quiz.
Would You Rather Eat Red or Green Grapes?
Would You Rather Eat Red or Green Grapes?
Red grapes
Green grapes
Come Party With Me: Gossip Girl Premiere — Dessert
Gossip Girl premieres next week and to celebrate I've invited over some friends to enjoy dinner and watch the show with me. It's a Monday night, so the menu is minimal but delicious and filling. Since Gossip Girl takes place in New York, all the recipes I'm using were crafted by acclaimed NYC chefs.
Are Rejected Melons the Next Form of Renewable Energy?
A colossal food fight is one way to use up the season's supply of subpar produce. But scientists have discovered another: convert rejected fruits into biofuel. The study, conducted by USDA researchers and published in the journal Biotechnology For Biofuels, found that the 360,000 tons of fruit rejected by US retailers each year could be converted into roughly two million gallons of biofuel.
Would You Rather Eat Cantaloupe or Honeydew Melon?
Source: Flicker Users laihiu and Shootingsnow
Would You Rather Eat Cantaloupe or Honeydew Melon?
Cantaloupe
Honeydew melon
I think they are both icky.
A Sweet (and Sour) Taste of Tayberries
I grew up in a fruit-forward household, so I'm intrigued whenever I come across a variety I don't recognize. So when I found an article about mythical-sounding fruits called tayberries, I knew I needed to try them for myself. A cross between the Aurora blackberry and a European raspberry variety, this relatively young berry breed was developed at the Scottish Horticultural Research Institute, and named after the country's River Tay.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Gingery Salmon With Peaches
When it comes to Summer's stone fruits, don't be afraid to think beyond sweet preparations. In this recipe, ripe peaches are thrown on the grill and served alongside salmon and red onions.
As the peaches cook, they become juicy and caramelized.
Do You Wash Fruit Before Eating It?
Do You Wash Fruit Before Eating It?
Yes — almost always, with all types of fruits.
Yes — almost always, but only with fruits that have edible skin.
Do You Eat Bruised Fruit?
Do You Eat Bruised Fruit?
Yes. A bruise doesn't affect the flavor of the fruit.
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