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New study supports what we’ve always shared on the North End Market Tour
When is the last time you remember a scientific study being cut short because the results were so clear it would have been unethical to continue the research? That's exactly what happened with a recent large-scale, randomized trial in Spain. Dr. Ramon Estuch, a Professor of ...[read more]
Posted by: | Posted on: Mar 06, 2013 | Comments (0)Buddha’s Hand Citron
One of the oldest members of the citrus family, this large lemon like fruit is segmented into finger like sections. Although it has the fragrance of a lemon it has no juicy pulp beneath its rind. It is grown for its fragrant rind and non bitter pulp. The origin of Buddha’s hand...[read more]
Posted by: | Posted on: Dec 16, 2012 | Comments (0)Persimmons, my favorite fall fruit.
My most favorite fall fruit is the persimmon. One of the most stunning sites while traveling in Italy in the fall is to see a persimmon tree which has lost all of its leaves while the glossy red-orange fruit hangs on to the branches long into winter. Although there are hundreds ...[read more]
Posted by: | Posted on: Nov 20, 2012 | Comments (0)Dandelions – a sign of spring!
Yes, dandelions came into the market today - a sure sign of Spring. - I couldn't wait to get them home to enjoy as a salad after dinner. There are many ways to enjoy this spring treat. Tonight I rinsed them very well and simply dressed them with a warm, rendered prosciutto...[read more]
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