Beverages

Cherimoya Love (With 3 Recipes)

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Here in Southern California, land of amazing food, grown year-round, there is a fruit in season now called the cherimoya. Being an East Coast native, I had never seen one before, because cherimoyas have a very short shelf-life and therefore aren’t successful in commercial production. The yummiest, healthiest foods usually aren’t.

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Dandelions are No Lawn Menace

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Once known in France as Dent de Lion (lion’s tooth), the dandelion is now mostly known as a weed. Yet, at one time, the dandelion was so prized as a food and medicinal plant that it was intentionally brought to America by European settlers.

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Homemade Coconut Milk

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Coconut milk is often a regular staple for people with food allergies, as well as an outstanding dairy replacement and healthy fat source for those who are adhere to a raw, GAPS or Paleo diet. Fortunately it is very easy and cheap to make at home.

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Seasonal Sapote

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One of the nicest things about living in Southern California is the endless, year-round bounty of mouthwatering, local produce. This week my CSA box came with peaches and something called a black sapote, all of which were picked the day before from a local farm—in October!

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Lavender Lemonade with Honey

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Lavender is blooming now in my garden, not only looking and smelling beautiful, but attracting bees and other pollinators to the rest of my plants. Lavender is easy to grow in any well-drained soil, and is a relatively drought tolerant, perennial plant that adds interest to any garden with its grey leaves and tall, purple [...]

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Tropical Smoothie Paradise

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Ever since the purchase of our Vitamix, we have been enjoying a daily smoothie. Since I am not a big fan of eating leafy greens like kale and cabbage, yet I know I need to eat them every day, I would rather drink them mixed with a taste-enhancing amount of fruit.

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