November

This Months Features

Cookin with the Kids

Cookin with the Kids

Simple sides: Sweet Potatoes

This feature will focus on providing a child or a group of children, working together under the supervision of an adult, with two uncomplicated, healthy and delicious side dish recipe options centered around one seasonal fresh produce item that a child can contribute to the family meal.

Ethnic Sensations

Ethnic Sensations

Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken and Light Lemon Vinaigrette

This refreshing, easy salad showcases the bold flavors of Greece, and works equally well served as a hearty meze (appetizer) or one-dish meal.

Guest Chef

Guest Chef

Guest Chef Benjamin Udave

New crop Asian pears have been available since July, but the varieties that are harvested in the fall months are especially sweet after a whole summer of sun.

Melissas Everyday Cooking with Organic Produce

Melissas Everyday Cooking with Organic Produce

Melissa's Everyday Cooking with Organic Produce

Explore Melissa's latest book, Everyday Cooking with Organic Produce, a Guide to Easy-to-Make Dishes with Fresh Organic Fruits and Vegetables.

Positively Ageless

Positively Ageless

Crockpot Curried Butternut Squash Soup

Squash are also categorized as winter squash and summer squash, based on their time of harvesting.

  • A Thanksgiving Favorite

    New Thanksgiving Favorites

    To me the stars of the Thanksgiving dinner table have always been the side dishes.

  • Certified Organic

    Swiss Chard and Bean Fritatta

    My friend, Jennifer Brewer, MS, CNS, Chef and Radio Show Host www.greenteaandhoneyradio.com has always told me what most of us already know but don’t always practice: breakfast is the most important meal of the day!

  • Chef in the Kitchen

    Thanksgiving is a time to give Thanks!

    Thanksgiving is the beginning of the holiday season.

  • Produce Corner

    Sweet Potatoes or Yams

    While there are many varieties of sweet potatoes, the agricultural industry has organized them into two categories based upon appearance and texture after being cooked, namely firm or soft.

  • Product Spotlight

    Fresh Fall Fruit

    Check out this month's fresh Fall fruit.

    Fresh Fall Vegetables

    Check out this month's fresh Fall vegetables.

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