Satsuma
Satsumas
Last winter I picked up some of these satsumas for the first time. The vibrant orange, slightly crinkled skin with the deep green leaf attach at the stem looked too good to pass up.
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Satsumas
Wednesday, December 5th, 2012Persimmons
Tuesday, November 27th, 2012
Fuyu Persimmon
Persimmons
The two most common varieties of persimmons found in the US are Fuyu and Hachiya. These persimmons have different characteristics, so what you plan to do will determine which type you should use.
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How to Prep a Pomegranate
Tuesday, November 13th, 2012
Pomegranate
Tuesday Tip
How to Prep a Pomegranate
When I first started finding and using pomegranates I heard and read a few various techniques for removing the seeds. The most common method I saw was cutting the pomegranate in half, taking a rolling pin, and hitting it to release the seeds. All this managed to do for me was release a few seeds and splatter a lot of red juice.
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Chopped Cucumber and Watermelon Salad with Crumbled Goat Cheese
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
Chopped Cucumber Watermelon and Goat Cheese Salad
Chopped Cucumber and Watermelon Salad with Crumbled Goat Cheese
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Mango Jicama Sticks
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
Mango Jicama Sticks
Mango Jicama Sticks
Adapted from The Splendid Table’s How to Eat Weekends by Lynne Rossetto Kasper and Sally Swift
This is a refreshing appetizer, snack, or even side dish and great for picnics and BBQs. The jicama is a hearty, crunchy vegetable, so it holds up well in the dressing. The lime juice helps to keep it from turning brown. Making this dish a bit ahead of time allows the jicama and mango to absorb the flavoring.
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