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We all know that indulging during those hot, summer days are what makes our 4th of July parties, backyard BBQs, and park picnics so much more fun, so why not indulging in something good, fresh, and CLEAN next time??? With just the right balance of sweet and salty, along with the perfect amount of crunch in every bite, this Red, White, and Blue-berry Summer Salad is sure to satisfy your taste buds and benefit you in more ways than one on a hot, summer afternoon! Did you know that Jicama helps aid in digestion, boost your immune system, manages blood...

What are your plans this Fourth of July??? Whether you are staying at home by the pool, heading to the park for a bbq, or planning to soak up the sun at the beach, you can get creative with your fruit platter for the festivities! Your friends, family, AND kids will love it! This American Flag Fruit Skewer platter is fit, fresh, and fun for the Fourth of July! Recipe Makes 1 American Flag Platter Ingredients: 12 wood skewers 1 lb. strawberries – We love Melissa’s Produce for all of our fresh, organic produce, shipped directly to your home! Check...

What’s In Season? Every Wednesday, we will be announcing a new, seasonal fruit or vegetable for “What’s In Season Wednesday?” This week, Asparagus! Enjoy the most tender and flavorful portion of this popular vegetable without prep time or waste! These succulent tips can be served raw, steamed lightly, sautéed or even pickled. They add a touch of elegance and a unique asparagus taste to almost any dish from omelets to stir fry to grilled fish. Uncooked, tips bring a tasty crunch to both green leaf and cold bean salads. Choose tips that are firm, clean with no slime or visible...

It was about 26 degrees and snowing like crazy outside, but that didn’t stop this Southern California girl from having a blast at the Kids Food Festival in Bryant Park, NYC this past weekend!! The Kids Food Festival helps in the fight against childhood obesity and teaches about the importance of achieving balance in food choices, through fun activities and sampling family-friendly foods. Parents and children all gathered with their forks in hand, ready to experience a weekend of flavorful fun. Lots of great brands like Kind Bar, Happy Family and Applegate Farms were there serving up their natural treats...