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Cantaloupe: Makes for a Sweet Treat

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By the calendar, summer has been in full swing, but here in Nebraska we are just starting to have the weather that truly indicates that we are in the midst of summer -- HOT TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY. And when the temperatures climb so does my craving for traditional summer fruits - MELONS. Melons make for a refreshing and lower calorie treat during the warmer months of the year. And is one of the most widely enjoyed fruits in people's kitchens and was
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Edamame 101

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Edamame in Japanese means “beans on a branch.”  Edamame is most often found in Asian cuisine but has found its way into American cuisine.  Edamame is a fancy word for soybeans that are well developed but soft and green.  American farmers lead the world in growing soybeans but not the one that are being called “vegetable soy beans, or edamame.”  American farmers that grow soybeans do not harvested them until they are brown and the beans inside are dry and
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Become a Produce Pro

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Whether you purchase your produce at a grocery store, farmers market, or pick your own, everyone should follow a few simple steps to protect themselves and their family from a food-borne illness.  Partnership for Food Safety Education and Fight BAC!® has developed six simple steps to follow as you enjoy the seasons fresh harvest. Step 1: CHECK . . . that the fresh fruits and vegetables are not bruised or damaged. As this allows
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