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I do a lot of research about produce to figure out why some fruits & veggies taste good and others bland. I also dig into the science of why some recipes work and others don't. No question goes unanswered, and I'm here to share the results with you.

Produce & recipe guide for September, with apples and pears

Why cucumbers are bitter & how to fix it

Cucumber varieties, whole and sliced, with bitterness labels.

Why are some cucumbers bitter, either from the grocery store or your own garden? The weather, as well as variety, can make one cucumber taste more bitter than another. The heat waves this year have definitely already affected cucumbers, making many of them more bitter than usual. The stem end, skin, and layer just beneath...

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75+ peach recipes & flavor pairings

dozens of fresh peaches ready

Some flavors enhance peaches, like salt making them taste sweeter. Other ingredients balance them, like spicy flavors keeping sweetness in check. This article explores flavors that compliment fresh peaches. The seasonal recipes add dimension without overpowering their delicate flavor. Time to stop by your farmers market and pick up some peaches while they're in season....

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Zucchini bread (easy & fuss free)

Zucchini bread slices next to zucchini and summer squash to show how easy the recipe is

I've been baking through zucchini bread recipes to use up the harvest from my garden. Some turned out gummy, others dried out, and many required a lot of work. This is the best recipe I've made to date. It uses 2 full cups of zucchini, one bowl, and bakes up perfectly fluffy and moist. The...

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