Grilled pineapple is a perfect summertime treat! Read more…

Butternut squash is available pre-cleaned, peeled and cubed at many local grocery stores. If you decide to start with a fresh squash, cut 1 inch from both ends of the squash (so that it can stand up on a cutting board without rolling), peel the skin with a sharp, sturdy vegetable peeler, cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a grapefruit spoon. Cut the peeled flesh into 1 inch cubes. Read more…

Crisp, fresh apples are in peak season! Read more…

The peach is a member of the rose family. It was first cultivated in China and revered as a symbol of longevity. In the early 1600s Spanish explorers brought it to the New World and by the 1700s missionaries and established peaches in California. Read more…

Bell peppers have no “bite” at all, since they contain a recessive gene that eliminates capsaicin, the substance that makes chili peppers hot. Read more…

Green beans deliver iron vitamin C, beta-carotene, potassium and fiber. Read more…