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Practical produce guides for every season

seasonal produce guides for each fruit & vegetable

These produce guides help you make the best of fruits & vegetables when they are in season.

How to tell good from bad (or ripe from unripe)
Quality at the grocery store vs farmers market (highly dependent on each specific fruit and vegetable)
Best storage techniques
How long it should last when properly stored
Addressing specific problems (like bitterness in cucumbers, or substituting nectarines for peaches)
Recipes!!

Very garlic potato soup (without milk or cream)

There are a lot of excellent potato soup recipes out there. Many are loaded with heavy cream, cream cheese, and bacon. While those are absolutely delicious, I wanted to make a potato soup that was a little bit light, but still full of flavor. A heavy hand when adding garlic is the key to this...

Beef Bourguignon

I love a good beef burgundy or beef bourguignon, but a lot have left me with disappointing results. After so much effort and time spent waiting, having a dish turn out mediocre can be really discouraging. This article from Serious Eats points out the key things that matter in a beef burgundy / boeuf bourguignon recipe,...

Pomegranate recipes [fall + winter collection]

Pomegranates are in season in fall and winter and add a sweet-tart element to recipes in a season dominated by heavier dishes. The acidity cuts through rich meats like beef, lamb, and stews. They also bring a welcomed brightness to salads, appetizers, and side dishes, that would have used summer berries earlier in the year....