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Tagged: vegetables

‘Tis The Season For Fresh Produce!

‘Tis The Season For Fresh Produce!

Now, what to do with the extra… The abundance of seasonal fruits and vegetables can sometimes be overwhelming during the summer months. We are surrounded by delicious fresh produce – crisp vegetables and juicy fruit. We may accidentally buy more than we can eat and be tempted to throw away (or compost) the excess food….