Fresh fruit is a healthy and delicious part of any diet. It is also a very perishable one. Many of us feel the frustration of buying fruit only to find it spoiled a few days later. However, some fruits are naturally more durable than others. By choosing these eleven long-lasting fruits and storing them properly…
Buying fresh fruit can be expensive. However, one of the best ways to save money is to buy fruit when it is in season and to buy it in bulk. When a fruit is at its peak of harvest, the supply is high. This drives the price down significantly. By stocking up on these ten…
I swear that the food gods are looking down upon me and simply having the time of their life thinking up ways to torture me more with food each passing day…You will see what I mean in a moment. Yellow Cherry Plum Smoothie The day started off well with my usual morning smoothie, this time…
I made a decision today. I have been thinking about how I want to end the 100 days of this challenge. At first I thought it would be good to use the rest of the money I had and create some pretty impressive meals the last few days. Upon further reflection, however, it seemed like…
Summer is almost here, and with it an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. Farmer’s Markets, local coops, or even supermarkets will offer a variety of seemingly fresh, fragrant, richly colored produce. Berries, melons, tomatoes…some organic, some conventionally grown, some freshly picked and some artificially ripened. As consumers, we will probably fill our shopping baskets,…