Tips for Eating In Season
The Sides Can Steal the Show!
POSTED: November 18, 2025
Have you started planning your Thanksgiving menu yet? If so, have you thought about how colorful your holiday table will be this year? During a recent cooking demo, I showed one of our all-time ...
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Continuing Strong into Fall
POSTED: September 9, 2025
Are you ready for fall now that Labor Day has passed? Last weekend, we celebrated Scott’s birthday with an incredible meal made with fresh farmers’ market ingredients: It was a ...
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Why Ugly Produce Is a Hidden Gem
POSTED: August 5, 2025
What if the lumpy tomato or dented peach at the market wasn’t something to avoid – but something to celebrate? Most of us have been conditioned to reach for flawless, shiny fruits and ...
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Meal Pairings Made Easy
POSTED: July 15, 2025
Do you ever find yourself standing in the kitchen thinking, “What side do I serve with this?” Or maybe you’ve mastered an entrée you love, but have no idea what side dish complements it? You’re ...
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Celebrate Red, White and Blue – REAL Food Style
POSTED: June 24, 2025
Fireworks, enjoying time with family and friends, soaking up the sun at the pool, or relaxing on the lake! If you’re like us, you are probably looking forward to celebrating all ...
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Why We Should All Eat with the Seasons
POSTED: March 26, 2024
It’s official…spring is here! What do you most look forward to this time of year? For some, it may be the warmer temperatures. For others, the blooming trees and the greening ...
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Making This Part of Your Routine Will Change Your Life!
POSTED: April 12, 2022
It’s farmers’ market season! Have you fallen in love with the farmers’ market yet? For some, a weekly visit to the local market something is something they look forward to and ...
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Shar/Ku/Tuh/Ree: Your Edible Art Project
POSTED: October 19, 2021
It’s one of the most popular trends on social media. It has been even been called the “adult lunchable.” You have probably seen these in magazines, at local restaurants ...
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How To Make Your Summer Gatherings Unforgettable!
POSTED: May 25, 2021
Summer celebrations! Pool parties! Family reunions! This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. And, we will savor all the opportunities to gather again with family and friends – ...
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Your Guide to What Is In Season Right Now
POSTED: May 14, 2019
A HUGE part of eating REAL is eating in-season – it’s such a great way to savor foods that are at their peak of freshness and flavor! We are frequently asked, “how do you know what is truly ...
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Your Guide For Selecting the Best Produce
POSTED: June 13, 2017
We all want to enjoy high-quality produce to get the benefit of the best possible flavor and nutrition. But how? The first tip in picking the best produce? Buy in-season at your local ...
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Shake the Hand That Feeds You
POSTED: April 8, 2014
We hear it all the time… support local family farmers, connect with your community, know where your food comes from, and know your farmer! There is actually a perfect and easy way to do ...
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