A sweet dumpling squash is an adorable fall vegetable; round and petite with a creamy yellow-gold flesh. But if you attempt to make a dessert like Sweet Dumpling Squash Bars, will it appeal to kids? Well…here’s a true story: I made these bars yesterday and started taking pictures of them next to some whole sweet […]
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Freaky Fruits for Fall
Fall is in the air, which means it’s time for cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, and creepy food treats. Want to confound and befuddle your friends family members – and expand their horizons? Try setting a table with some of these freaky fruits (courtesy of Melissa’s Produce). Can you name them all? Aw, heck, we’ll make it […]
Heirloom Apple Pizza
Now that it’s fall, it’s time to turn our attention to one of our favorite fruits: apples. Inspired by these beautiful heirloom apples from Frieda’s, we decided to make an heirloom apple pizza. Why heirloom apples? They have that crisp, crunchy fall taste, with a little bit of tart mixed in with the sweet, and […]
Spaghetti Squash Latkes
These spaghetti squash latkes are a tasty way to serve up one of our favorite squashes. Wait – spaghetti squash latkes? That’s right. Of course the most popular way to serve this popular vegetable (fruit?) is to use it as a pasta substitute. But we’ve never been super-crazy about food that only feels legitimate when […]
Mini Watermelon Cucumbers and Cucumber Salad
We discovered a fun new treat this week: Mini watermelon cucumbers from Melissa’s Produce. Just like the name promises, they look like miniature watermelon, but the taste is definitely cucumber. These little cuties, an heirloom variety that is native to Mexico and South America, are each about the size of a quarter. One of the […]
Tutti Frutti Farms And the Organic Farm-to-Plate Process
A visit to Tutti Frutti Farms is an eye-opener. For one thing, you learn that organic farming, like nature itself, it can be full of surprises. Your fruits and vegetables may grow in all sorts of shapes, sizes, colors, and quantities. That’s why it helps to have a close working relationship with your buyers – […]
Hi! I'm Jeanne Fratello - a writer, reporter, and food enthusiast who is on a mission to write great stories about food and where your food comes from. You can read more about me here.
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