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If I had a dollar for every time my mother asked me the difference between butternut squash and acorn squash, I'd be a rich woman. In this post, I give you the DL on every squash you'll find at the market this fall!

Grilled Fennel, Onion and Tomato Salad

The original recipe in “From Asparagus to Zucchini” calls for only onions and fennel, but I remembered especially loving the combination of fennel and roasted tomatoes in my cabbage soup, so I decided to toss in some tomatoes as well. I also opted to serve this dish on a bed of greens and add in some lemon juice to make it a more substantial salad and brighten it up.

Zucchini Bread

Zucchini bread was a staple food during my childhood summers and is still one of my favorite summer treats. This recipe is sweet, moist and has a hint of cinnamon. Have a slice on a Sunday morning with a pat of butter and a cup of coffee for a real treat.

Maple Broiled Grapefruit

I’m normally a grapefruit hater, but this recipe is powerful. Sugar and maple syrup are enough to cover a world of hurt, and the flaky salt just kicks the whole dish up to the next level.

Apple and Sweet Potato French Toast Bake

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Fall Produce Guide

Chilly mornings are starting to creep in, PSLs have infiltrated coffee shops everywhere and autumn fruits and veggies will be hitting the farmers markets soon. In this post, I’ll tell you all about the produce pals you need to be eating this fall.

Summer Produce Guide

Produce absolutely pops off during summer in the Midwestern U.S. Farmers markets are thriving and farm stands seem to occupy the corner of every other block. In this post, I’ll tell you all about my favorite summer fruits and veggies and how I like to eat them.

Citrus Guide

It's the height of the season for citrus fruits, which means that farmers markets in the Sun Belt of the U.S. are bursting at the seams with these delicious snacks. If you live in citrus-producing areas, it's the perfect time to seek out local and organic varieties.

Dark Chocolate and Maple Candied Blood Oranges

With this recipe, I wanted to put a spin on Taste of Home’s classic candied orange recipe by removing all refined sugar from the equation. Maple syrup is the perfect sub for cane sugar and it adds an amazing depth of flavor. The dark chocolate dip and flaky sea salt add the perfect finishing touch to these beauts.