Articles: fruit

huckleberries

The Hunt for Huckleberries (Plus A New Recipe!)

Huckleberries are a true prize for fruit foragers. Describing them as “intense, juicy, and addictive,” author Sara Bir has the…

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wild strawberries

Foraging For Wild Strawberries

Have you ever stumbled across wild strawberries? Growing along the sunny banks and around a forest edge, along roadsides, hillsides or…

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Banana Snowmen & Strawberry Santas

Who says you can’t play with your food? These treats are a snack, a craft, and they’re healthy to boot!…

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How to Preserve Olive Fruit Leather in 5 Easy Steps

Autumn olives are quite the berry. No added sugar is required! Give it a try and keep some delicious and…

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Fermenting Apples for Cider

Fermenting apples is a key component of the cider making process. Along with all of the different strategies that go…

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Lost Nation Cider Pie Recipe

Fall means apples: Walking through orchards picking apples, finding wild apple trees, and best of all…eating apples! We’ve had the…

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berries

9 “Berry” Delightful Ways to Enjoy Berries!

Summer is a great time to enjoy sweet treats, and what’s sweeter than freshly picked berries? We’ve put together some…

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Bread Kvass

Homemade Kvass: Ancient Fermentation

Looking to add another recipe to your fermenting repertoire? Try your hand at Kvass. Bonus: it is the perfect entry-level…

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Elderflowers and Elderberries

We should just change the name of summer to elderberry season. It’s the perfect time to pick these berries (which…

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RedRaspberries

The Ins and Outs of Growing Raspberries: Bramble On

Fresh, ripe raspberries picked straight from the garden in the morning. What could be a better start to your day?…

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elderberries

Relax and Refresh with Country Elderberry Wine

There’s really nothing better than sitting down after a long day with a glass of wine and the sun setting…

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What in the World is a Pawpaw?

Do you know what a pawpaw is? A few generations ago, most would say “yes!” You could ask just about…

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dried apples

Dried Apples: Two Ways to Enjoy All Year Long

Autumn is undeniably apple season, but how do you take your apples after you can’t get them straight from the…

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apples on a tree

How Do You Like Them Apples?

Autumn is the perfect time to enjoy apple-focused food & drinks and reflect on this staple of the American diet.…

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apple orchard

Wild Apples, Real Cider, and the Complicated Art of Making a Living

“Loving apples or cider is not a prerequisite for loving this book. All that is needed is the willingness to…

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spinach and mango smoothie

Fantastic Frozen Fruit Smoothies

Nothing says summer like fruit smoothies. But what’s better than a fruit smoothie? A frozen fruit smoothie. When it’s too hot…

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The Book of Pears - The Fruit Seller

A Book for the Fruit Nerd on Your Holiday Gift List

Have a fruit nerd on your holiday shopping list this year? Then give the gift that Booklist calls, “a thorough…

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Apples on apple trees

Honoring the Cider Making Process

Cider making seems like a lot of work (and it is) but it makes itself more than you may know.…

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wild berries on purple background

On Foraging and Picking Wild Plants

Foraging for your own food limits your carbon footprint and helps to maintain the natural landscape. Done correctly, it reconnects…

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gardening

10 Great Gardening Books: Gift Guide for Growers

Are you scrambling to find the perfect gift for the gardener on your list? How about a new book featuring…

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holding strawberries

Sweet Fermentation: Strawberry Kvass

Fresh fruit is a great source of nutrients and flavor, especially when it’s berry season–specifically strawberry season. Take this sweet…

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person picking own food

5 Reasons You Should Pick-Your-Own This Summer

Summer is here, and the days of fresh vegetables and local harvests are near. But this doesn’t mean only those…

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droplets on spiderweb and plant

The Miracle of Farming: Toward a Bio-Abundant Future

Farmers have a close relationship with nature, seeing life cycles happen right in front of their eyes marvel in what…

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lemons

The wonderful world of lemons

We all need to give lemons some more credit because they are truly one of the most versatile fruits. Think…

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