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Why You Should Never Throw Out Fruit Peelings
Jan26

Why You Should Never Throw Out Fruit Peelings

Don’t worry…I’m going to explain why you should Never Throw Out Your Fruit Peelings! At worst, they are added to my compost. At best, they are added to a batch of wine mash, I make a variety of tepache – typically, made with pineapple peels, but you can use other fruit peelings to make a version of tepache – or I make a fruit vinegar. I make small batches of these delights over the year. Never Throw Out...

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How to Make Beet, Sweet Potato & Watermelon Juice Video
Feb17
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How to Make Santa Claus Melon Smoothies: Christmas in July Video
Dec11
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How to Make Christmas Melon & Orange Smoothies Video
Dec05
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How to Prepare & Eat Santa Claus Melon – aka Christmas Melon, Piel de Sapo Video
Dec05
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How to Make Cantaloupe & Cucumber Gazpacho Video
Dec05
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How to Make Watermelon Citrus Balsamic Cocktails Video
Dec05
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How to Make Watermelon Punch: Victoria Day Recipes
May12

How to Make Watermelon Punch: Victoria Day Recipes

Refreshing & absolutely thirst-quenching, this Watermelon Punch will serve well at your Victoria Day BBQ! We’re hoping for the sunshine & the heat that comes along with it, and this watermelon bevvy will satisfy that thirst – and it’s customizable. Not only is it great as is, but it can be used as a mixer with rum, vodka, even tequila. Tip: Be sure to provide ice cubes when serving. Watermelon Punch: This...

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How to Make Watermelon & Cucumber Salad: Victoria Day Recipes
May07

How to Make Watermelon & Cucumber Salad: Victoria Day Recipes

What do you think of a Watermelon & Cucumber Salad for Victoria Day? This thirst-quenching, warm weather salad is the perfect combination of sweet melon & cool, crispy cucumber brought together with simple flavors. This will satisfy everyone’s dietary requirements, as it’s full of water, fiber, it’s low calorie & gluten-free, and is a great alkaline diet option. Perfect for everyone, including the kids....

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How to Cook Grilled Orange & Cantaloupe with Napa Valley Cherry Cabernet Caramel + Video
Oct02

How to Cook Grilled Orange & Cantaloupe with Napa Valley Cherry Cabernet Caramel + Video

I’m excited to show you this super-cool recipe for How to Cook Grilled Orange & Cantaloupe with Napa Valley Cherry Cabernet Caramel. I am positive you will want to add it to your favorite recipes after you try making this sweet treat. Grilled fruits make a lovely fresh dessert, especially when you drizzle them with a warm caramel. Grilled Orange & Cantaloupe with Napa Valley Cherry Cabernet Caramel: I used Napa Valley...

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Web Chef Review: Ontario Cantaloupe at Harvest Barn Country Markets
Aug27

Web Chef Review: Ontario Cantaloupe at Harvest Barn Country Markets

This is what I say about Ontario Cantaloupe at Harvest Barn Country Markets. Just take a look at this lovely specimen of an Ontario cantaloupe. According to my Mom, the cantaloupe should be somewhat spongy at the stem area and pleasantly golden with a delicious, musky aroma. When you cut into the cantaloupe, see how gloriously golden and juicy it is. We try to keep cantaloupe on hand during the summer months, when you can get these...

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How to Make Fire & Water Juice + Video
Aug27

How to Make Fire & Water Juice + Video

When I purchased this watermelon, it passed all of my “inspections”. It sounded dense & watery when tapped, it was a good size, no blemishes… Brought it home, cut into it and it looked amazing. Mostly rich, pink flesh, no seeds and minimal rind.  When I bit into it, I was sadly disappointed by the lack of sweetness and slight mushiness it presented us with. So, I decided to juice it into my fire & water juice...

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How to Make Quick Watermelon Rind Pickles
Apr26

How to Make Quick Watermelon Rind Pickles

So, as I keep eating watermelon, I keep on thinking about stories my mom has of my grandparents making watermelon rind pickles. Although I’ve never made them myself, nor eaten them, I want to try them. I asked my mother how she liked them when her parents made them and she said she never really liked them because they were too vinegar-y and that’s why she has never made them at home. Doing a little pondering, this is the...

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