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10 Ways to Use up Home-Grown Zucchini

October 23December 28Posted in FoodTagged compost, ecogreenlove, food waste, freeze, homegrown, low waste, recipes, storage, tips, waste free, zero waste, zucchiniLeave a comment

Gardening is a fun activity that can also put food on the table. However, what happens when your garden is overflowing and you don’t want anything to go to waste? Zucchini is a notoriously fruitful vegetable, but you and your neighbors can get overwhelmed quickly.

Don’t let your homegrown zucchini go to waste — we’ve compiled both interesting new recipes and storage methods you can try to reduce food waste at home. Here are 10 creative ways to use up all that extra zucchini.

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A Guide to Produce Ripening [Infographic]

November 17March 27Posted in FoodTagged avocado, basil, berries, cherries, citrus, cucumber, easy, food, fruit, garlic, herbs, how to, infographic, mango, melons, onion, papaya, pears, peppers, pineapple, potato, produce, ripe, ripening, storage, store, tips, zucchiniLeave a comment

Originally Published on Lunds and Byerlys Blog

Everyone wants the produce they select to be the finest available and conditioned to the perfect texture and flavour. We strive to fulfil that desire for top produce on our shelves every day.

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Recipe: Zucchini and Schmand Spaghetti Sauce

September 23September 23Posted in recipesTagged cheese, cottage, Crème Fraiche, cream, german, pasta, recipe, sauce, schmand, spaghetti, zucchini1 Comment

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This recipe was passed to me by Anja, a friend in Germany. I love it because is simple and delicious 🙂

*“Schmand” is a fresh cream (similar to Crème Fraiche or whipping cream) that has a spoon-firm consistency. It is a lot like sour cream and has a has a lower fat content than Creme Fraiche. It is used in baking and cooking. If you don’t find something similar, a pureed combination of cream cheese and cottage cheese is a great way to make a substitution for it. Smooth 16 ounces of Cottage Cheese in a blender, then add one 8 ounce package of Cream Cheese and blend well.

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The Best Fruits & Veggies for Summer Grilling

July 7July 7Posted in FoodTagged best, brussel sprouts, eggplant, flavor, fruits, grill, grilling, kale, mushrooms, peach, pineapple, plums, steaks, summer, vegetables, veggies, watermelon, zucchiniLeave a comment

Originally posted on Keitochan Says

Did you know grilling fruits and vegetables like eggplant, brussels sprouts, and even fruits such as watermelon and peaches give a flavorful twist to summer grilling?

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