Nectarine and halloumi stacks
As I’m writing this, I look outside, and the sky is deceptively blue and sunshiny. But I know what it really means is that it…
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Strawberry and watermelon salad with orange blossom syrup
Simple and delicious, this salad makes the most of summer’s favorite fruit, with a little extra (orange blossom!) to punch up the flavor. On a…
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Buddha’s hand: what is it and can you candy it?
I saw this fruit in the store the other week and went a little crazy – what is it? how do you eat it? why…
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Christmas foods
Much belated post, but perhaps a timely reminder and motivator in January when I will be eating lots of multigrains, fresh fruit, and vegetables, of…
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Winter fruit salad with pomegranate vinaigrette
Persimmons are definitely a nostalgic fruit for me. Their sweet, jelly-like flavor is reminiscent of Moscow winters when bright orange persimmons and clementines were the…
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Autumn clafoutis
Autumn’s bounty is drawing to an end, and this is a beautiful way to see off all of the lovely pears that are still in…
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Apple and dried fruit strudel
A winter warmer and the ultimate comfort food, but also perfect on cool fall evenings, with a cup of tea while indulging a craving for…
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A trip to Confiserie Florian
I am in France for a couple more days and was lucky enough to go to the Confiserie Florian in Le Pont sur Loup the…
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Warm plum crisp
Whatever wonderful plans you may have, hope you all have a beautiful fall weekend. As you read this, I will be just about to land at…
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What do fruit stickers mean?
If you’re curious, go visit Fruit Sticker where you can plug in the PLU number you find on produce and find out what it actually…
