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season's eatings.(nutritional content of summer fruits and vegetables)(Brief Article)
Summertime means that local farmers' markets are open to sell the freshest, in-season fruits and vegetables. Here are some of June's best offerings.
* Watermelon: Everyone's favorite summer melon is low in calories (about 90 calories in a two cup serving), and is a good source of vitamins A and C. Watermelon is best eaten all by itself, or made into an icy drink.
* Apricots: Look for apricots that are ripe. They should be deep orange-yellow and soft but not mushy. Apricots are a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and beta carotene. They are a nice addition to breakfast cereal or main dishes such as chicken or pork.
* Cantaloupes: A good source of vitamins A and C and folacin, ...
- Summer squash.(Vegan Cooking Tips)
- Magazine article from: Vegetarian Journal Berkoff, Nancy April 1, 2009 700+ words
...tastiest ways to kick off this season is with summer squash. Summer squash is a term for thin-skinned, easy-to-grow...sold during warm-weather months. The term 'summer' squash is based only on usage, not on growing season...
- SUMMER SQUASH ABSORBS THE SEASON'S FLAVORS.(LIFE & LEISURE)
- Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY) August 30, 1995 700+ words
...seems reason enough to buy it. But summer squash, now in its peak season, offers other...it's picked if properly stored. Summer squash is thinner-skinned, tender and more...purchase. Some varieties actually are ``summer squash'' when they're harvested young...
- Summer Squash easy to fit into diet
- Newspaper article from: The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL Robin Bagwell;University of Illinois Extension September 9, 2009 700+ words
Q In case you were wondering, what is summer squash? A Crookneck and zucchini are examples of summer squash. Summer squash are harvested when immature (while the rind is still tender and edible). The name "summer squash" refers to the inability...
- A BUMPER CROP OF SUMMER SQUASH TO ENJOY
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe Sheryl Julian, Globe Staff August 5, 1987 700+ words
...is an extraordinary year for yellow summer squash, according to Lynne Wilson of Wilson...to account for the moisture in the summer squash that will be released during cooking...cups coarsely grated unpeeled yellow summer squash 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese...
- IT'S THE SEASON TO SAVOR SUMMER SQUASH.(Life and Arts)(Column)
- Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA) July 12, 2003 700+ words
...VERSATILE, VIBRANT and delicious, summer squash is a favorite of both gardeners and...the Cucurbitaceae family. What sets summer squash apart from winter squash is that they...cultivar that has low yields for a summer squash but has a nutty flavor that makes it...
- RECIPES OFFER A VARIETY OF INTERESTING WAYS TO USE THAT SUMMER SQUASH.(LIFE &...
- Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY) August 30, 1995 700+ words
...offer a variety of ways to use squash. SUMMER SQUASH CHOWDER WITH SMOKED FISH (Makes four...half- inch dice Two small yellow summer squash, either crookneck or straightneck...broth, evaporated milk, zucchini, summer squash, Worcestershire, thyme, hot pepper...
- Chef's table: Blanching peaches; summer squash; simple salsa.(Knight Ridder...
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Coleman, Jim Hagan, Candace August 13, 2001 700+ words
...can be referred to as summer squash. Zucchini, crookneck...But to be honest, summer squash is best tasting when...Both types are good sources of vitamins A and C...recipe simply calls for summer squash, you really can use...
- A Zest for Zucchini; The Virtues of Summer Squash Are Abundantly Clear
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Post Adrienne Cook June 20, 1996 700+ words
...success, zucchinis and other summer squash often are maligned as too...gardener's perspec- tive, summer squash are ideal crops: Quick to...they hatch. You can sow summer squash anytime through the end of...Cocozelle, which isn't. My source is Nichols Nursery, 1190...
