Few berries evoke summertime nostalgia the way that strawberries do. If you have a chance to get to a pick-you-own patch this year, it’s worth it. Strawberry picking is not only fun, it will give you an ample stock for baking, making jam, or just eating straight out of the crate. Read More

With summer here, a lot of different fruits are in season. In addition to delicious fruits, fruit salads, and fruit pies, fruits jams are also going to be available soon. Even though the first crop of strawberries are a revelation, then maybe the next get baked into a cake, inevitably there are some leftover berries or other fruits that need to be stored. Read More

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One of the best parts about summer is the great fresh fruit that is available. It’s fun to take a walk to the farmers’ market and see what’s available that day. You could try to eat whatever you buy in the next day or two, but usually it’s nice to keep some fruit for the next few days to fold into yogurt or blend in smoothies. Here are a few tips for short-term fruit storage.  Read More

Don't let your beautiful strawberries go to waste!

Summer is here which means you’ll be stocking up on yummy summer produce like strawberries and zucchini. You can venture out and pick up local and organic goods from your local farmer’s market.  Read More

Chef Greg Hozinsky

Greg Hozinsky is a talented young chef cooking out of Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach, California. As an up-and-coming chef at the hotel’s Zinc Lounge, Chef Hozinsky is praised widely for using seasonal, local ingredients in innovative tapas and small plates. Check out his previous list of  5 Tips Every Aspiring Chef Should Know. Now, as summer approaches, Chef Greg has the lowdown on the 5 best seasonal ingredients in Southern California.  And even if you’re not out West, there are some great American staples on his list that will be hitting market stands within a few weeks.  Read More

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Get Fit For Summer

If you’re trying to Get Fit For Summer then you might worry about having dessert, which can sometimes means overindulging. Thankfully there’s no reason you should forgot something sweet. With healthy alternatives, you can still enjoy dessert without any guilt. Try any of these four healthy dessert recipes to please your sweet tooth. Choose yogurt over ice cream and fruit, whether it’s baked or just on its own. Here are four healthy dessert recipes to get you started.  Read More

As Spring brings a promise of fruit at the market, you may be wistfully longing after vibrant strawberries and other fruits.  Read More