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Fruit and News: Week of February 18th 2013

This Week’s Fruit Hass Avocados Stehly Farms Organics, Valley Center, CA Creamy in texture, nutty in flavor, with a small to medium seed. The Hass skin is easy to peel and darkens from green to purplish-black as it ripens. You

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Farm Focus: Richard and Cindy Chiechi

If there ever was a profession that could be deemed a calling, Farmer would be it. Richard and Cindy Chiechi have been growing kiwis since 1986, but their connection to growing food started way before that. Richard grew up on

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Orange and Avocado Salsa

Oranges and avocados are wonderful together. This fast and easy salsa is sure to please. Ingredients 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 cups ice water 3 oranges 2 avocados 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice salt Preparation To take

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Farm Focus: Vermiculture at Frog Hollow, The Wonderful World of our Worms, Part 2 of 2

The “how it works” of our vermiculture system begins with the red wriggler worm, Eisenia fetida. According to Christophe, each worm is its own compost bin. They have a gizzard that breaks up bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. The guts of

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Recipe: Roasted Almonds with Orange and Fennel

A super yummy healthy snack for after school, at the desk, or late night munching. Ingredients 3 teaspoons orange zest, divided 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon coarse salt, crushed ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups skin on raw

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    Ingredients:

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    1 lime
    1 cup granulated sugar
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