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Why You Should Be Pickling Your Watermelon Rinds

Yet another great reason to buy a whole watermelon

Jun 10, 2013 12:01 pm

Nobody knows pickles quite like Southerners do, which is why we were so happy to get our hands on Southern Living magazine's new cookbook, Little Jars, Big Flavors. This little book has over a hundred big recipes for pickling all of spring and summer's sweet and savory bounty, plus ideas on how to serve them.

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5 Juicy Strawberry Recipes, Now In Season!

Sweet ways to treat those great strawberries right

Jun 8, 2013 2:01 pm

Can we share a fruit-based sentiment? Strawberries are the greatest. Need specifics? We've got 14 things you probably don't know about the sweet red flavor bomb. Take your newfound knowledge for a spin with these strawberry recipes and start making the most of the summer fruit season. Need motivation? Winter fruit.

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Why You Should Be Eating Artichoke Right Now

Artichoke season means it's time to get steaming

May 13, 2013 10:42 am

More than almost any seasonal vegetable, they're amazing for a time and then they're gone; out-of-season artichokes, you could say, have no heart. Here are some of our best artichoke recipes, from a "how to steam" primer to creative ideas on how to cook this springtime treat.

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It's Time To Get Excited For Lobster Season. Right This Way, People.

Cooking tips, kitchen tricks, scented perfume?

Apr 29, 2013 3:02 pm

Photo: lsgcp on Flickr

There is no better food than lobster to enjoy against the backdrop of a seaside sunset. Check out some of our crustacean coverage from last summer below, including purchasing tips, lobster-scented perfumes, and special (blue?!) breeds.

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You Should Really Think About Making Something With Avocados This Weekend

Avocados: not just in a bowl of guac!

Mar 29, 2013 11:01 am

Earlier this week we told you about how there are 900 varieties of avocado and how, basically, all anybody cares about is one called the Haas. According to sources, avocado consumption has jumped 200% over the past decade, which surpasses any other fruit. This made us realize something. We’ve published a lot of recipes starring avocados!

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There Are 900 Varieties Of Avocado, But All Anybody Cares About Is The Haas

Some call avocado nature’s bacon. Hmmm.

Mar 27, 2013 10:05 am

Are we coming to a point where chefs and home cooks will start to seek out the Reed — an oversized variety with a golden flesh and buttery finish?

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Are You Ready For The First Cherry Tomatoes Of The Season?

Ugh, can winter be over yet? Tomato porn may help

Mar 11, 2013 1:01 pm

We're in the Food Republic Test Kitchen today, in the industrial wilds of the Gowanus section of Brooklyn. What're we cooking? Well, meats, root vegetables, maybe some fish. Why? BECAUSE IT'S STILL WINTER! We're anxiously awaiting the arrival of some proper vegetables at our farmers markets, but it seems a long way off. Here's a teaser for spring though...

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10 Things You Should Know About Dungeness Crab, Currently In Season

West Coast delicacy popping up on menus everywhere

Feb 27, 2013 10:01 am

The Dungeness crab is the undisputed king of the West Coast. The six-legged crustacean is a popular delicacy while in season, a period that begins in early December and generally runs through the spring. Here are 10 things to know about Dungeness crabs.