Dee’s Corner

Dee’s Corner

Pie pumpkins and buttercup squash–two of my favorites in the same week! And the possibilities on what to do with them are endless. For those of you who may not be familiar with the technique of cooking a pumpkin, I’d like to give you some basic tips....
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,...