While preparing food can be fun, there are plenty of times when you’re in a crunch and need to get something on the table fast. For a lot of folks, that means drive-thru, take-out or dinner from a box. Unfortunately, many of these “fast” foods contain artificial additives, sweeteners, colorings, preservatives and hydrogenated fats. Instead, [...]
Posts tagged ‘Fresh’
Dinner Shortcuts: Fresh Salsa and Cut Fruit
Fresh Christmas Trees are Here!
Mother Nature is gearing up for a wardrobe change as we head into the holidays, and so are we! This year, as in years past, we’re offering fresh Christmas trees in most of our stores*. Many will be Fraser Firs fresh from the Blue Ridge Mountains, about 10 miles southeast of Sparta, North Carolina, and [...]
Add Flavor with Fresh Herbs
Fresh herbs are a fantastic way to add subtle flavor to a dish or they can be used as boldly flavored garnishes and in sauces. Since herbs are quite perishable it’s best to use them soon after purchase. When you have fresh herbs on hand, don’t be afraid to experiment and try cilantro where you [...]
Oat Porridge with Fresh Berries
Place oats and salt in boiling water. Cover and bring to a boil again. Reduce the flame to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes. Place in serving bowls and top with fresh berries. Eden Foods – Newest Recipes
A Fresh Harvest of Sure Deals
Is the weather cooling down where you live? Here in Austin we’ve gone from a sweltering summer of triple-digit temps to what we now all consider the refreshingly cool high 90s. Hopefully, our outdoor thermometers will continue to dip because fall in central Texas really can be quite lovely. Even though we haven’t quite escaped [...]
A Fresh Harvest of Sure Deals
Is the weather cooling down where you live? Here in Austin we’ve gone from a sweltering summer of triple-digit temps to what we now all consider the refreshingly cool high 90s. Hopefully, our outdoor thermometers will continue to dip because fall in central Texas really can be quite lovely. Even though we haven’t quite escaped [...]
Organic Tomato, Bermuda Onion, Fresh Mozzarella, and Three Basil Salad Recipe
From Jesse Cool [Repost] This is possibly the best way to eat a perfectly ripe, juicy tomato. However, the success of this dish lies entirely in the quality of the ingredients. Don’t even bother serving it unless the tomatoes you buy are as sweet as sugar. Use top-quality virgin olive oil and fresh, delicate mozzarella. [...]
Organic Tomato, Bermuda Onion, Fresh Mozzarella, and Three Basil Salad Recipe
From Jesse Cool [Repost] This is possibly the best way to eat a perfectly ripe, juicy tomato. However, the success of this dish lies entirely in the quality of the ingredients. Don’t even bother serving it unless the tomatoes you buy are as sweet as sugar. Use top-quality virgin olive oil and fresh, delicate mozzarella. [...]
Summer’s Best: Fresh Produce
One of the great pleasures of summer is the abundance of fresh fruit and veggies and we’re often asked how we always deliver produce at its peak? Our buyers maintain relationships with local growers, and our field inspectors travel year round to visit farmers so that we can bring you the best-tasting fresh, ripe produce. [...]
Ten Ways to Eat Fresh Peas and Beans!
Spring and early summer are the easiest times to boost your intake of fresh green veggies. Peas and green beans are particularly tasty when in season, so don’t hesitate to add these fresh legumes to your basket. English peas (sometimes called garden peas) are delicious — just remember to plan time to shell them since [...]