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Recipe: Baked Apples

from sallypasleyvargas.com Ingredients: 2 cups apple cider 4 apples 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional) 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 pinch salt Method: Heat the oven to 375°F. Pour the cider into a small skillet and bring

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Fruit & News of the Week: December 26th

THIS WEEK’S FRUIT:  Navel Oranges Twin Girls Farm, Yettem, CA California Navel Oranges are considered to be the best Navels for eating out of hand. They have a thick skin that is easy to peel, are seedless and have a

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Recipe: Pan Roasted Chicken with Bacon and Apples

from Zenbelly.com Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut up into 8 pieces 1 teaspoon finely ground sea salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 pound bacon (5 to 6 thick strips) 1 cup sliced shallots (about 3 large) 1 apple, sliced

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Recipe: Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

from Love and Lemons Serves 8 Ingredients: 4 acorn squash Drizzle of balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for drizzling 1 shallot, minced (about 3 tablespoons) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons fresh lemon

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Fruit & News of the Week: November 28th

THIS WEEK’S FRUIT: Fuyu Persimmons Chiechi Farm, Live Oak, CA The Fuyu has a crisp texture with a rich honey sweet flavor. They have a beautiful orange to red hue when ripe, often with tiny brown speckles on the skin.

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