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Peeled some sweet potatoes for breakfast this morning and was rewarded with a lovely purple!

Love discovering all of the varieties found in produce. These ones are called Okinawa sweet potatoes.
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munchiemummy Until I shopped farmers markets I had no idea how many varieties of food are available. I grew up in a rural "food desert" where if we didn't grow it ourselves, the only supermarket was Walmart. I...
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Brianne Wow! 8 kinds of beets?! Yea I find the normal grocery stores just have the basics. I find a lot more interesting vegetables at the ethnic grocery stores. I doubt they are locally grown, but at...
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mirasingh I love purple potatoes - especially the ones that look normal on the outside.
Matcha Smoothie Bowl

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JoanneG chard! Such a good idea.
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sarahdinkelacker @JoanneG I throw in whatever greens I have , but the chard is quite neutral tasting and very good
Age-old discussion between organic vs. local and which is better if you have to choose.
9news.com

At least in this case, it seems as if local is getting some attention. "When itβs time to put your money where your mouth is, which should you buy, local or organic?" #FoodNews #BuyLocal #Locavore
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mirasingh Not all farmers are the farmers markets are organic, but I talked to one of them and he said they barely spray, so I guess if local at the market means fewer pesticides than conventional, does that...
10 Tips For Maintaining Healthy Habits While Still Enjoying Summer
theeverygirl.com

"2. Pack your meals and eat outside. Take your lunch break outdoors to a nearby park. The fresh air always does the mind a ton of good!"
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Brianne I try to eat outside as often as possible... I love rice paper rolls stuffed with roasted veggies and grains for the outdoors. Somehow nothing spills!
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darkchocolatepeanutbutter @Brianne I've always wanted to try rice paper rolls, sounds delish!
Radish leaves saved for tonight's pasta (with fresh peas, garlic and chanterelles).

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Brianne I just started using these after I heard about beet greens. I love this!
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munchiemummy I love using greens from everything!
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JenniferEmilson We crisp them up like kale or Brussels sprouts chips all the time. Yummers!
Fourth of July Watermelon Pizza
simplywithout.com

"Happy Fourth of July! Celebrate with this, easy, refreshing and nutritious dish. Not only it is patriotic, each color will help boost your health. Red strawberries for your heart, blueberries for β¦"