White Potatoes

White Potatoes

White potatoes are small to medium in size, with a round to long shape.  The skin of a white potato is white or tan, and its flesh is white. You’ll notice white potatoes have a thin delicate skin, and the texture is slightly creamy. They have a mild and very...
Empire Apples

Empire Apples

Empire apples are bright red with faint white markings and a light green cap. They are a medium size, perfect for children’s school lunches. They have a crispy, crunchy texture and a creamy white interior. Developed at Cornell University in the 1940’s,...
Pumpkin Pie Squares

Pumpkin Pie Squares

This recipe for pumpkin squares or pumpkin bars is rather unique, as it includes coconut and graham cracker crumbs in the crust. Published in the St. Paul Pioneer Press on Thursday, September 26, 2013 and found in the “In the Kitchen” column by Lynda...
Dee’s Corner

Dee’s Corner

Did you notice somewhat of a theme in this week’s Recipe Section? Something like, “Quick and Easy” or “BACON”? With the shorter cooler days and busy fall weekends ahead, I thought some nourishing but simple and fairly quick recipes would...