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What’s Fresh in June: Apricots, Vidalia Onions and Key Limes
June 25, 2008
by
Erin Harris
Taste what’s fresh this month. In June, tangy apricots, sweet Vidalia onions and tart Key limes are at their peak. Not only do all of them boast luscious flavor, each one can help boost your health. Read on and get ready to savor summer goodness.
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Learn about different varieties of apricots, from “Apium” to “Wenatchee Moorpark,” and everything in between.
Source: HarvestWizard
Did you know that one tiny apricot is bursting with 20 percent of your daily required vitamin A? These juicy little treats can help protect your eyes from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the most common cause of vision loss. In addition, apricots contain lycopene, which may reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
Source: World’s Healthiest Foods
Leave the oven off tonight and try this Rustic Apricot Tart recipe. It can be prepared on the grill, making it the perfect summer dessert. A dash of chipotle powder gives the dessert an unexpected kick.
Source: Simply Recipes
Vidalia Onions
“According to an old English Rhyme,” says an article on the National Fruit & Vegetable Program Web site, “the thickness of an onion skin can help predict the severity of the winter.” That may be myth, but the article offers the truth about onion selection, storage and availability.
Source: National Fruit & Vegetable Program
Named after their birthplace in Vidalia, Georgia, these sweet, juicy onions may diminish the risk of blood clots and improve lung function. Read more about their cardiovascular benefits and role in cancer prevention.
Source: Vegetarianism & Vegetarian Nutrition
Vidalia onions add flavor to dips, soups, salads, spreads, stir fry and more. The Vidalia Onion Committee has an archive of easy-to-follow recipes from cook-off winners and gourmet chefs. Unwind at the end of the day with a bowl of Chef Michael Tuohy’s Slow Roasted Vidalia Onion Soup.
Source: Vidalia Onion Committee
Key Limes
Legend says that Spanish conquistadors planted the first Key limes in St. Augustine, Florida. Also known as Mexican limes or West Indian limes, they bear white, fragrant blossoms and can be container-grown at home.
Source: Citrus Trees Online
Enjoy the taste of summer while protecting yourself against rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease and cancer. In addition to high levels of Vitamin C, limes also contain flavonoids which may halt the division of certain cancer cells.
Source: World’s Healthiest Foods
Although best-known for their starring role in Key lime pie, these fruits can be used in hundreds of other refreshing desserts and dishes. Try Martha Stewart’s recipe for Key Lime Coconut Bars at your next cookout.
Source: MarthaStewart.com
What’s Fresh Now
Find local produce in your area by using the seasonal ingredient map on Epicurious. Just select the month, click on your state and find out what's fresh.
Source: Epicurious
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