Food Gallery > Get to Know Your Market
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Red and Green
Red, Orange, Green... great colors for your food.
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Rainbow
You know you are eating well, if your fridge resembles the rainbow!
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Beet variety
Don't be alarmed if veggies come in different colors - variety is good. Orange beets and red carrots taste just as delicious.
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Mmm... berries
How many foods can make a healthy and delicious breakfast, dessert, or snack? Berries can be used in so many ways!
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Dragonfruit
It might look strange, but its delicious.
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Carroty-goodness
Make any meal interesting with different colored carrots.
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Root Veggies
Buy local and seasonal in the fall and winter and enjoy the root vegetables.
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Squash
Not only can they make lovely center pieces, but squash are delicious in soup, in stir fries, roasted, or even used in lasagna!
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From the soil
Bake, Boil, or Roast these veggies... try turnips raw with dip.
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FLAVOR
Garlic enhances anything you can think of: soups, salad dressings, sauces, or roasted alone.
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Ginger
Like garlic, ginger can be added to almost anything... throw some chunks in hot water and make your own tea.
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Tumeric
Try making a curry with fresh or dry Tumeric. Once the skin is removed, you can slice or grate fresh tumeric, but be careful it doesn't stain your hands and clothes!
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Mushrooms galore
Go beyond the usual white mushrooms and try chanterelles, shiitake, enokitake, or oyster mushrooms.
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Fun food
Who doesn't love cracking nuts out of their shells?
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Fresh Fish
Leave the breaded fish sticks behind and bake your own fish. Add a fresh herb, a sprinkle of salt, and squeezed lemon on top... guaranteed to be more satisfying.
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Bocconcini cheese
Even cheese can taste fresh!
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Beef
Choose leaner cuts of meat, look for more red, less white.
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Asparagus
All you need to do is steam it!
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Great in Turkish or Asian recipes.
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Okra
Okra is an amazing thickener - add it to soups and stirfries with sauces you want to thicken.
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Seasonal Food
When at home, save money and eat healthfully by eating what is in season.