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Fruit Buying Guide – February 2010 (0)

The release of the March Fruit Buying Guide will be delayed for a few days as we need to sort through some serious weather situations, cold in Florida, rain in Mexico and California and of course the Earthquake in Chile – please be patient as we collect the best information. THANKS!

February’s Fruit Buying Guide reveals some little known secrets of the fruit trade. Discover the best mango available Now and learn what to look for to ensure success! Learn how to navigate the retail market’s large orange displays. You don’t want to load up on a seemingly great deal; only to find you have bought oranges that have been damaged by the Florida freeze! You will also get an education on why Chile grows such excellent grapes. Then you will learn about a fruit that is surely the MOST under appreciated fruit of ALL, and it is great NOW!

Fruit vs. Supplements (1)

Very often I hear people say, “I don’t need to eat my fruits and veggies because I take vitamins”. This viewpoint deserves a closer examination. Is it true? Can we supplement our nutrient poor factory food diets with a few nutrients and be “all square”. My instincts tell me not, how can adding back just [...]

Balsamic Pork with Grapes (0)

Source: Based on recipe Slow-Braised Pork with Black Grapes and Balsamic in Bon Appétit, October 2005. Modified by Chef Melissa, A la Maison Personal Chef Service.

1 3-4 pound boneless pork shoulder (picnic shoulder), trimmed, cut into 3 equal pieces
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
8 large shallots, halved, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 3 [...]