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Tag: summer fruit

  • Prof Patty
  • June 15, 2021

Grilled peaches and figs with mascarpone cheese

Split the figs and peaches in half vertically. Peel the peaches and remove the pit. Mix twice as much honey as olive oil, or even 3:1. You only need a little for each piece of fruit. Heat the honey

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  • Prof Patty
  • April 21, 2021November 5, 2025

Which Fruits and Vegetables Can You Leave Out on the Counter?

We’re setting the record straight about which types of produce require refrigeration. By Marie Viljoen January 07, 2021 Fresh fruits and vegetables are nutritious and

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  • Prof Patty
  • March 28, 2020November 5, 2025

Peaches

Do you like peaches? There are health benefit to eating the delicious, fuzzy fruit (If you’re like me, you peel them first). And of course, this is peach cobbler season! They ha

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Dance Theater of Harlem

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Billy Porter and India.Irie

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