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Shopping at your local farmers market for locally grown, farm fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts is a big step in the right direction toward a healthier lifestyle!

In the Culinary Features section, you’ll find educational resources for cooking and preparation tips, learn how to make pantry staples that are healthier for you at a fraction of the cost of store-bought items, and informative nutrition and health news articles.

Easy Guide for Cooking Fish

Here are some easy tips for selecting fresh fish and cooking fish perfectly each time. According to Andrew Cohen, our market Chef in Residence, when cooking fish there are two important things to remember: (1) Fresh! and (2) “Eight minutes to the inch.” How to Choose Fresh Fish Always check fish for freshness. Smell the...

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Homemade Pancake Mix

Having a baking mix on hand is one of the best time savers for busy families when it comes to breakfast. Store the mix in a 4-quart plastic container with a tight-fitting lid in a cool, dark, dry place. Stir in sugar to taste and liquid ingredients right before cooking. INGREDIENTS: 10 cups flour 1/4...

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Gluten Free Flour: Make Your Own Blend

This excellent gluten-free flour formulation comes from King Arthur Flour, America’s oldest flour company in Vermont. Special diets, such as the gluten-free diet required for celiac disease, can be very challenging especially if you enjoy traditional baked goods and bread. Tested, reliable formulations using quality ingredients to replicate traditional baked products (which use wheat flour)...

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How to Sprout Lentils

Sprouted lentils and beans are a very healthy source of both protein and complex carbohydrates. Once sprouted, use sprouts for raw salads, batters, sandwiches, and soups. Not only are sprouts more easily digested, they also have an increased nutritional value and fiber content! INGREDIENTS: 1/2 – 1 cup organic, dried grey-green lentils* 1 large glass...

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How to Tenderize Abalone

Abalone is a large mollusk that is as delicious as it is tough. If you’re not buying pre-tenderized abalone, you’ll have to do the “tenderizing” yourself. Start by trimming away the dark, curly edges, which tend to stay tough. Then, slice it into thin 1/4-inch slices. Place a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper...

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Basic Grilled Asparagus

INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch of thick asparagus, 1/2 inch to 1 inch plus 1-2 Tbsp of olive or grapeseed oil Salt and Pepper Seasonings of your choice (orange juice, lemon juice, truffle oil, herbs, etc.) 6-8 metal skewers (flattened oval ones are best, square next, round as a last resort) METHOD: Heat the grill. Clean the...

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How to Cook Lamb: Cooking Time Guidelines

RECIPES: Roasted Lamb with Port Sauce, Herb Marinated Rack of Lamb, Rack of Lamb Marinated in Pomegranate Juice, Persian Lamb When cooking lamb, the proper lamb cooking time and the correct cooking temperature are extremely important. The optimum flavor and tenderness of various cuts of lamb can be consistently achieved when care is taken to...

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Gluten Free Flour: Make Your Own Blend

This excellent gluten free flour formulation comes from King Arthur Flour, America’s oldest flour company in Vermont. Special diets, such as the gluten free diet required for celiac disease, can be very challenging especially if you enjoy traditional baked goods and breads. Tested, reliable formulations using quality ingredients to replicate traditional baked products (which use...

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