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fresh figs
Photo: Hopkinsii/Flickr
Few fruits burst with the luscious, velvety sweetness of a ripe fig; there's a reason why the ancient Romans regarded them as sacred. To know how it feels to bite through a fig's smooth skin into the plush flesh underneath is to know that luxury is often synonymous with simplicity. This photo, snapped by Hopkinsii at Flickr, captures them at their plump, unassuming best, their cool green skin giving little hint of the earthy delights hidden just beneath the surface.

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]]>feast your eyesFeastYourEyesfigsRebecca Flint Marx2009-06-29T10:00:00+00:00Lemon Bars with a Twisthttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/06/26/lemon-bars-with-a-twist/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/06/26/lemon-bars-with-a-twist/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/06/26/lemon-bars-with-a-twist/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Jennifer's Persimmon Lemon Bars. Photo: The Skinny Chef
I was walking past my local fruit stand last week and spotted plump orange persimmons -- also called fruit of the gods. But what can you make with them?

Since I don't use persimmons very often, I decided to grab a few and see what summer treat I could come up with. Juicy tart lemons are a staple for me during the summer season and can be easily added to drinks, grilled seafood and everything in between.

As my neighbors had been asking me to bring those classic, tangy lemon bars to their weekend barbecue, I devised a fusion lemon bar that has the perkiness of lemon with the brilliant, creamy orange flesh of the persimmon.

Get Jennifer's Persimmon Lemon Bars recipe after the jump.

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]]>jennifer iserlohJenniferIserlohlemon barsLemonBarspersimmonsskinny chefSkinnyChefJennifer Iserloh2009-06-26T13:00:00+00:00Ravishing Raspberries - Feast Your Eyeshttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/06/19/ravishing-raspberries-feast-your-eyes/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/06/19/ravishing-raspberries-feast-your-eyes/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/06/19/ravishing-raspberries-feast-your-eyes/#commentsFiled under: , ,

raspberriesRaspberry season is all but here, which means that farmers markets are starting to look more and more like nature's jewelry stores. These raspberries, snapped by clayirving at Flickr, are as striking as a box of rare gems, and most likely much tastier. They're the perfect adornment for any plate, and, like the most beautiful of stones, require scant accompaniment for maximum appreciation.

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]]>feast your eyesFeastYourEyesraspberriesRebecca Flint Marx2009-06-19T10:00:00+00:00In Season Spotlight - Strawberrieshttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/06/18/in-season-spotlight-strawberries/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/06/18/in-season-spotlight-strawberries/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/06/18/in-season-spotlight-strawberries/#commentsFiled under: ,

strawberry salad
Strawberry Salad Photo: Rebecca Flint Marx
Farmers markets are now brimming with boxes of strawberries, and most people's natural inclination -- aside from eating them all before getting home -- is to turn the berries into pies, cobblers, crumbles and strawberry shortcakes -- in other words, dessert.

While their tart sweetness makes them shining stars of the seasonal baked goods line-up, strawberries also make great supporting players in savory dishes. They pair well with cheeses, nuts, salad greens and even some meats, and can be as versatile as they are irresistible.

One way to introduce them before the dessert course is in a salad, not only as whole fruit but also as a tangy vinegar. Though you can buy bottled strawberry vinegar (as well as other fruit vinegars), it's plenty easy to make your own. It adds bright layers to the following recipe for spinach salad with toasted pecans, strawberries and ricotta -- and can be added to as many other salads, entrees and yes, even desserts, throughout the rest of the summer and beyond.

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]]>farmers marketFarmersMarketin seasonin season spotlightInSeasonInSeasonSpotlightsaladstrawberriesstrawberryRebecca Flint Marx2009-06-18T16:00:00+00:00Slashfood Sorbethttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/06/10/slashfood-sorbet/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/06/10/slashfood-sorbet/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/06/10/slashfood-sorbet/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

You've seen that sliced-up green apple sitting up top aside the Slashfood logo. Perhaps you've pondered its culinary potential -- the crisp snap of that bright green skin, the half-sweet/half-tart flavor that is the special domain of the Granny Smith apple.

Voila. Slashfood sorbet!

In sorbet, a single element is distilled into an intense burst of flavor. It should be so vivid that only a bite is necessary. Perhaps you're most familiar with it as an intermezzo to cleanse the palate, in a fluted paper cone to hold while walking alongside your companion and his gelato or in scoops piled high in a frosty parfait glass almost too cold to touch.

After the jump, an original recipe for a gorgeous green apple Slashfood Sorbet. We challenge you to only eat one bite.

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]]>eric dieselEricDieselreciperecipessorbetEric Diesel2009-06-10T11:00:00+00:00Tiny Melons - Pepquinos - Coming to Americahttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/05/14/tiny-melons-pepquinos-coming-to-america/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/05/14/tiny-melons-pepquinos-coming-to-america/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/05/14/tiny-melons-pepquinos-coming-to-america/#commentsFiled under: ,

pepquino

The pepquiños are coming, the pepquiños are coming.

Hot off the news that it's now tiny melon season in Britain, the producers of what may just be the world's only bite-sized melon -- the pepquiño -- say they're growing these grape-size fruits on New York's Long Island.

"It's already in America, but very, very small," Nicolas Mazard, the U.S. manager of Koppert Cress, told Slashfood Thursday. "So it will be ready this summer."

Learn how to eat these 3/4-inch fruits after the jump.

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]]>cucumberfeaturedkoppert cressKoppertCressmelonpepquinoSara Bonisteel2009-05-14T15:00:00+00:00A Rainbow of Fruit Flavors - Feast Your Eyeshttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/05/06/a-rainbow-of-fruit-flavors-feast-your-eyes/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/05/06/a-rainbow-of-fruit-flavors-feast-your-eyes/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/05/06/a-rainbow-of-fruit-flavors-feast-your-eyes/#commentsFiled under: ,

citrus
This photo, taken by Audreyjm529 over at Flickr, does more for citrus than any ill-fated product redesign could ever hope to. It's bright, beautiful and so vibrant that you can practically smell the ambrosial scent of lemons and oranges wafting from your computer screen. Prolonged exposure to this picture may cure everything from Vitamin C deficiency to Seasonal Affective Disorder; side effects may include uncontrollable giddiness and a silly grin. Proceed without caution.

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]]>lemonsorangesRebecca Flint Marx2009-05-06T10:00:00+00:00Prevent Cancer with a Hangover Cure?http://www.slashfood.com/2009/05/01/prevent-cancer-with-a-hangover-cure/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/05/01/prevent-cancer-with-a-hangover-cure/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/05/01/prevent-cancer-with-a-hangover-cure/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,


Watercress might just seem like a staple for ladies who lunch on tea sandwiches, but it has a fascinating reputation in the health world. Legend touts its powers as an aphrodisiac, a cure for baldness and even a cure for hangovers.

I'm not so sure about its powers to grow your libido or hair, but I'm guessing that its reputation as a hangover cure comes from its high potassium content. Since potassium is a mineral, which can become depleted due to dehydration from overindulging on alcohol, it could very well be that watercress might just help to soothe that morning-after headache.

I see watercress more as a delicious, energizing ingredient in fast and fresh modern cuisine. When the weather warms up, cool drinks and chilled soups not only refresh -- they also provide great ways add nutrition, giving you more energy to enjoy long summer nights.

Get Jennifer's Watercress Soup with Strawberry Salsa recipe after the jump.

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]]>jennifer iserlohJenniferIserlohskinny chefSkinnyChefwatercressJennifer Iserloh2009-05-01T13:00:00+00:00Apricot Desserts - Slashfood Ate (8)http://www.slashfood.com/2009/04/07/apricot-desserts-slashfood-ate-8/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/04/07/apricot-desserts-slashfood-ate-8/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/04/07/apricot-desserts-slashfood-ate-8/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Apricot-Almond CrostataOk, we know it's a little early to talk about apricots, but it's starting to warm up out there and with peak season just around the corner (from May to September depending on where you live) we just can't help ourselves.

The plump, golden-orange fruit is one our favorite farmer's market finds. A fine snack in its dried incarnation, it also makes for stellar tarts and preserves.

Keep it simple with fresh apricots. Drizzle them with honey and pair with ricotta or goat cheese or toss them on the grill. This season we have an eye on Food & Wine's simple recipe for broiled apricots caramelized with honey, an ideal foil for sweet vanilla ice cream. Below are eight tempting recipes to choose from:
  1. Apricot and Chocolate Bavarois
  2. Apricot, Almond and Brown Butter Tart
  3. Apricots Baked in Fig Leaves
  4. Apricot and Almond Jam
  5. Grilled Apricots with Bittersweet Chocolate and Almonds
  6. Blueberry Apricot Crumble
  7. Bread and Butter Pudding Served with Clotted Cream and Compote of Apricots
  8. Apricot Streusel Coffeecake
Do you have a favorite apricot dessert you'd be willing to divulge? Let us know in the comments.
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]]>apricotsdessertdessertsrecipesslashfood ateSlashfoodAteMax Shrem2009-04-07T13:00:00+00:00Feast Your Eyes: Fromage Before Beautyhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/04/06/feast-your-eyes-fromage-before-beauty/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/04/06/feast-your-eyes-fromage-before-beauty/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/04/06/feast-your-eyes-fromage-before-beauty/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Humboldt Fog

Dense, rich Humboldt Fog goat's-milk cheese topped with a river of sweet cocoa-and-fig jam? Are you guys drooling too?

We saw this photo over at The Kitchn last week and immediately canceled our existing Friday-night plan, instead summoning four friends to eat cheese and sip beer with us.

One word of advice: Certain fromage freaks might ignore the cracker entirely to try a hunk drizzled with fig compote sans cracker. Messy? A bit. Worth it? Oh, yes.

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]]>Alex Van Buren2009-04-06T10:00:00+00:00Change Things Up With Key Lime Fudgehttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/03/31/change-things-up-with-key-lime-fudge/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/03/31/change-things-up-with-key-lime-fudge/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/03/31/change-things-up-with-key-lime-fudge/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Key Lime Fudge

Most desserts seem to fall into one of three realms -- something frozen, something rich with chocolate or some sort of fruit pastry. But when these barriers start to dissolve, that's when the real magic happens -- like key lime fudge.

As one of those strange people who has always preferred fruity desserts to chocolate ones, I couldn't help but pick up key lime fudge on my recent trip to Key West. Unlike many chocolate-free fudges, this wasn't merely a thick, confectioner's sugar-filled treat, but something that balanced the creaminess of fudge with the tart key lime without relying on that all-too-familiar frosting flavor.

Experimenting at home, I've come up with the perfect recipe to replicate that fresh citrus flavor. It relies on white chocolate, which frees us from the throes of frosting flavor that the confectioner's sugar inevitably leaves, and it's quite easy to make.

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]]>fruit fudgeFruitFudgefudgekey lime fudgekey lime juicekey limesKeyLimeFudgeKeyLimeJuiceKeyLimesMonika Bartyzel2009-03-31T16:00:00+00:00Strawberry Flavored Desserts - Slashfood Ate (8)http://www.slashfood.com/2009/03/24/strawberry-flavored-desserts-slashfood-ate-8/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/03/24/strawberry-flavored-desserts-slashfood-ate-8/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/03/24/strawberry-flavored-desserts-slashfood-ate-8/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

Strawberry Shortcake

The first seasonal strawberries appear as early as April. The deliciously tart fruit we've come to know today originated in grassy woodlands all over Europe. Find out how to transform these red, ripe, sweet and succulent treats of nature into fabulous desserts.

Strawberries taste delicious eaten plain with a glass of champagne. But in a pie, their juiciness creates a distinctly bitter-sweet flavor that sits on the palate and seems to melt into the pie crust.

Strawberries taste especially rich when paired with milky desserts, like panna cotta and mascarpone. Or, simply add slices of strawberries to a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

This candy-like fruit easily creates a sweet distinctive jam without adding any pectin. Below are eight especially delicious strawberry desserts to try at home:
  1. Strawberry Jam with Black Pepper and Fresh Mint
  2. Strawberry Clafoutis
  3. Strawberry and Hazelnut Meringue Cake
  4. Strawberry Shortcake
  5. Nectarine Strawberry Ice Pops
  6. Strawberry Panna Cotta
  7. Mascarpone Cheesecake with Rhubarb Glaze and Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
  8. Italian Strawberry Tart
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]]>recipesslashfood ateSlashfoodAtestrawberriesstrawberryMax Shrem2009-03-24T11:00:00+00:00Juice Citrus Fruits with a Fork - Tip of the Dayhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/03/20/juice-citrus-fruits-with-a-fork-tip-of-the-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/03/20/juice-citrus-fruits-with-a-fork-tip-of-the-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/03/20/juice-citrus-fruits-with-a-fork-tip-of-the-day/#commentsFiled under: , ,

You may not be able to produce a glass of orange juice with an orange and a fork, but you'll easily be able to extract enough juice for various recipes.

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]]>citruscitrus fruitcitrus juiceCitrusFruitCitrusJuicelemon juiceLemonJuicereamersMax Shrem2009-03-20T09:00:00+00:00To Juice, or Not to Juice - What's Your Favorite Juicer?http://www.slashfood.com/2009/03/06/to-juice-or-not-to-juice-whats-your-favorite-juicer/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/03/06/to-juice-or-not-to-juice-whats-your-favorite-juicer/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/03/06/to-juice-or-not-to-juice-whats-your-favorite-juicer/#commentsFiled under: ,

Hand Juicers

For years I've had a juicer much like the one in the upper left corner of the image above. Sometimes it's great, sometimes not so much, but it's been a decent friend in the kitchen. However, every time I catch a cooking show, I see these brightly colored squeezers like the one to the right. The half goes in, and a quick squeeze later, every bit of juice has made its way out of the fruit and into the waiting receptacle. And it made me want one.

So today, I popped in my favorite used and new kitchen store and found one for $5 -- the perfect price tag for a kitchen gadget I wasn't sure about. I brought it home, I squeezed some lemons, and in a flash, I was in love. It's so easy and quick -- to use, to clean, to love.

But what about you? How do you juice your citrus, and which of the powerful triumvirate above gets used in your kitchen?

If the jury is still out for you, I recommend that yellow wonder of product.


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]]>hand juicerHandJuicerjuicersreamersMonika Bartyzel2009-03-06T12:02:00+00:00Retro Sesame Street Goes to a Mexican Restaurant and Makes a Fruit Saladhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/02/25/retro-sesame-street-goes-to-a-mexican-restaurant-and-makes-a-fru/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/02/25/retro-sesame-street-goes-to-a-mexican-restaurant-and-makes-a-fru/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/02/25/retro-sesame-street-goes-to-a-mexican-restaurant-and-makes-a-fru/#commentsFiled under: , ,



There's something quite sweet about watching kids working with food, so I thought you might enjoy a trip back to old-school Sesame Street.

Above, two tykes talk about their family's Mexican restaurant, and how they make a few dishes. Since this is a children's show, the kids are involved in all of it, from the grating of the cheese (with a healthy dose of cheese eating and finger-licking) to serving the meal.

And to get even more hands-on, hit the jump to watch another little one make a fruit salad. From start to finish, he slices and dices until he has a bowl full of fruit -- which his friends instantly devour. ...if only we saw that more often on the television! Personally, this one jets me back to my youth and the large fruit compotes my father would always make -- just about the one way my parents could always get me to eat fruit!

I hope you enjoy, and if you know of any other great retro SS food videos, share them in the comments!

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]]>kids cookingKidsCookingSesame StreetSesameStreetMonika Bartyzel2009-02-25T09:00:00+00:00Ways to Incorporate Kumquats into a Meal - Slashfood Ate (8)http://www.slashfood.com/2009/02/24/ways-to-incorporate-kumquats-into-a-meal-slashfood-ate-8/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/02/24/ways-to-incorporate-kumquats-into-a-meal-slashfood-ate-8/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/02/24/ways-to-incorporate-kumquats-into-a-meal-slashfood-ate-8/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Cardomom Cream filled dessert with Chocolate Sauce and KumquatsKumquats are truly nature's candy. Apart from the texture, the taste has a blend of sweet and sour that reminds me of Sour Patched Kids, it's gummy drastically less healthy alternative. Besides snacking on them plain, kumquats make an incredible sauce. They also pair well in a dessert.

They can be candied and then used to decorate and flavor a cake. The hyper-citrus flavors taste exquisite with chocolate or cheesecake. Try it with roasted duck or with braised chicken. Unlike oranges, lemons, and limes, kumquats are distinctly sugary and bitter. Yet, like other citrus fruits, they are versatile and work well in both savory dishes and sweet desserts.

Below are 8 ways to incorporate kumquats into a meal:
  1. Duck Breasts with Mustard and Candied Kumquats
  2. Gingerbread Layer Cake with Candied Kumquats
  3. Sauteed Chicken Over Wilted Spinach with Kumquat Sauce
  4. Chocolate Kumquat Cake
  5. Braised Chicken with Kumquats and Green Olives
  6. Ricotta Tart with Chocolate and Kumquats
  7. Asian Pears with Vanilla-Poached Kumquats
  8. Rootbeer Ham with Kumquats




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]]>kumquatkumquat recipesKumquatRecipesslashfood ateSlashfoodAteMax Shrem2009-02-24T15:00:00+00:00Pineapple Desserts - Slashfood Ate (8) http://www.slashfood.com/2009/02/17/pineapple-desserts-slashfood-ate-8/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/02/17/pineapple-desserts-slashfood-ate-8/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/02/17/pineapple-desserts-slashfood-ate-8/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Pineapple Dessert from Pierre Herme
When I was in Mexico, I tried a simple sweet and spicy dessert - chunks of pineapple sprinkled with dried chili flakes and salt, and drizzled with limes. A pineapple can be prepared for a complicated dessert or for something as simple as fruit salad.

This exquisite tropical fruit can be grilled or roasted. Recently, I tried Martha Stewart's recipe for grilled pineapple with coconut sorbet. It's the perfect antidote to the cold wintry weather. Pineapples work well in desserts due to its unique tropical sweetness and its bright yellow color. I'll never forget the light fluffy cake toppled with pineapples that I tried last May at Pierre Hermé in Paris.

Below are 8 recipes for pineapple desserts:

  1. Chilled Pineapple Mousse with Pistachios
  2. Roasted Pineapple with Star Anise Pineapple Sorbet
  3. Caramelized-Pineapple Baked Alaskas
  4. Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
  5. Pineapple-Coconut Napoleons with Mascarpone Cream and Pineapple Syrup
  6. Carrot and Pineapple Cake
  7. Roasted Pineapple Milkshake
  8. Coconut Ice Cream with Warm Rum Glazed Pineapple
What are some of your favorite ways to prepare pineapples in dessert?
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]]>dessertpineapplerecipesslashfood ateSlashfoodAteMax Shrem2009-02-17T15:00:00+00:00Learning About Lemons With Sunkisthttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/02/13/learning-about-lemons-with-sunkist/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/02/13/learning-about-lemons-with-sunkist/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/02/13/learning-about-lemons-with-sunkist/#commentsFiled under:

lemon in my hand
About a month ago, I had the opportunity to take a trip to Ojai, CA to check out the Southern California lemon groves. The trip was sponsored by Sunkist, and so I got a true insider's glimpse of how citrus goes from those beautiful California groves to the shelf in my local market. I also got a chance to pick a lemon (quite a thrill for the girl who hasn't lived in LA since she was eight), see the Pacific Ocean and get a break from the frigid January weather.

I also learned a whole lot about Sunkist. Did you know that Sunkist is actually a cooperative organization, founded 115 years ago by a collection of growers, in order to better market their produce to a broader audience? There are current members of the co-op who are the fifth or sixth generation of their family to be involved with Sunkist. Knowing that certainly helped put a human feel on what had, in my mind, been a faceless corporate entity.

The trip also broadened my thinking towards using lemons in cooking. I tasted the most delicious fried lemon slices, that were amazing with fresh goat cheese (also made with the help of lemon juice) and am currently infusing a bottle of oil with lemons for some special salad dressings come spring. All the lemon tricks and recipes came from celebrity chef Jill Davie, who is Sunkist's official Lemon Lady and was a real treat to get to know.

For more facts about Sunkist lemons and some of Jill's recipes, check after the jump.

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]]>californiacitrusfruitjill davieJillDavielemonsojaisunkistMarisa McClellan2009-02-13T13:59:00+00:00A Trip to Genoa's Mercato Orientalehttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/01/30/genoas-mercato-oriental/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/01/30/genoas-mercato-oriental/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/01/30/genoas-mercato-oriental/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Genoa's Mercato Orientale
Genoa, the culinary capital of the region of Liguria in Italy, has one of the most colorful indoor food markets that I have ever been to - Mercato Orientale. Some of the narrow cobblestone streets surrounding the market are permeated by a smell of fresh focaccia bread. As you enter the market, you'll notice various cheese stalls, meat stalls, and bakeries that border the market. In the center, there are produce stalls with some of the brightest fruits and vegetables that I have ever seen.

The produce display is gorgeous and informative. Each item has a sign explaining where in Italy it's from. The vendors are more than willing to explain what makes their produce unique and the best way to eat it. If you speak even minimal Italian, I encourage you to interact with these friendly vendors. For me the highlight of the market was the produce.

If you live in a large city in the U.S., you can find nearly any kind of produce, but often it's in questionable condition. Either it's way too under ripe or the quality is just horrendous. At the Mercato Orientale, I was overwhelmed by the incredible quality of nearly every vegetable and fruit. If you're going to be in Genoa, I highly suggest you visit this market located at the corner of Via 20 Settembre and Via Galata.

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]]>food marketsFoodMarketsfruitsitalymarketsproducevegetablesMax Shrem2009-01-30T15:00:00+00:00Tip of the Day - Add Flavor by Squeezing Citrus Fruitshttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/01/24/tip-of-the-day-add-flavor-by-squeezing-citrus-fruits/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/01/24/tip-of-the-day-add-flavor-by-squeezing-citrus-fruits/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/01/24/tip-of-the-day-add-flavor-by-squeezing-citrus-fruits/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Your meal is almost finished, and you're wondering what last minute ingredients you can add to give it that extra special flavor. Citrus juice, particularly from lemons and limes, goes a long way in many dishes.

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]]>citruslemonslimelimestip of the dayTipOfTheDayMax Shrem2009-01-24T06:00:00+00:00