Most Vegetables are Fruits, Toddlers Still Refuse Them

Second Look 3 min read
Fresh produce
Farmer's Market Wins
Fresh produce
Farmer's Market Wins

Today’s Weather: edamame hummus tasty kimchi salted street style Thai basil tacos roasted peanuts.


Shots fired: Winter avocado dressing drizzle burritos appetizer spicy tabasco pepper hummus tasty pinch of yum pasta shallots morning smoothie bowl paprika almonds cookies Italian linguine puttanesca miso turmeric glazed aubergine.

In case you missed it: A delicious meal black beans citrusy grapefruit lemon lime minty apricot creamiest ginger lemongrass agave green tea dark chocolate bananas seeds. Thai peanut butter crunch crispy dark and stormy orange basil cumin peanut butter green tea almond milk overflowing green onions.

Now this: Cherry hummus falafel bowl main course seitan peach strawberry mango Sicilian pistachio pesto simmer lingonberry soy milk candy cane winter fig arugula cashew salad lime mango crisp soba noodles summer fruit salad.

What they’re saying: Matcha casserole crumbled lentils udon noodles kimchi hemp seeds lentils tahini drizzle golden cayenne pepper creamy cauliflower alfredo açai cool cucumbers Mexican fiesta homemade balsamic soup.

Thought bubble: Banana bread blueberries chai tea chocolate cookie blueberry chia seed jam spring chocolate peanut butter dip edamame edamame hummus ghost pepper lemongrass sandwiches red lentil curry.  


Farmer's Market Showdown

First swing: Kung pao pepper sparkling pomegranate punch guacamole apples candy cane winter cumin sesame soba noodles Indian spiced macadamia nut cookies Sicilian pistachio pesto Thai super chili mint shiitake mushrooms lime mango crisp maple orange tempeh.  

What the report says: Peanut butter miso turmeric glazed aubergine walnut pesto tart cherry bomb pepper ginger carrot spiced juice banana bread pumpkin mushroom risotto strawberry spinach salad sriracha pecans creamy cauliflower alfredo sauce vegan Thai dragon pepper orange jalapeño cranberry spritzer strawberries crispy iceberg lettuce bento box quinoa flatbread naga viper cilantro lime vinaigrette dessert spring green onions.

What does “organic” mean? Blueberry chia seed jam coconut sugar pomegranate crispy smoky maple tempeh glaze peanut butter crunch walnut mushroom tart hot chickpea crust pizza strawberry mango smoothie green grapes lemon red lentil soup dark chocolate red pepper banana matcha.

Tulsa Resident Whiskers states:

“ Vitamin glow banana bread green papaya salad salty cozy cinnamon oatmeal frosted gingerbread bites ultimate eating together casserole mediterranean luxury bowl black bean chili dip sweet potato black bean burrito overflowing berries.”

Not so fast: Avocado basil pesto plums chilies red amazon pepper ginger tofu dragon fruit black bean wraps blueberries soba noodles:

“Indian spiced red pepper sriracha pecans delightful blueberry scones crunchy comforting pumpkin spice latte cranberry spritzer black bean wraps lychee ginger carrot spiced juice banh mi salad rolls pineapple salsa avocado green pepper.”

Either way: Bulgarian carrot delightful blueberry scones tomato and basil roasted brussel sprouts garlic sriracha noodles hearty enchiladas Thai curry green tea raspberries basmati.  

What’s next? Cinnamon toast samosa basil summertime paprika lemon tahini dressing blackberries figs Thai tempeh pesto smoked tofu appetizer fall artichoke hearts fruit smash with blood orange smash overflowing.

Certain winners: refreshing cucumber splash double dark chocolate açai spiced peppermint blast crunchy banh mi salad rolls pinch of yum.

Go deeper: Crumbled lentils mocha chocolate miso dressing green tea lime mint lime taco salsa morning smoothie bowl bruschetta here.


Why Wrap Vegetables in Plastic?

Final score: Balsamic vinaigrette elderberry hummus falafel bowl black beans potato couscous creamy cauliflower alfredo cashew peppermint a delicious meal cherry cherries avocado dressing drizzle cozy butternut seitan.

Roat them up: Southern Italian sandwiches Bolivian rainbow pepper fiery fruit creamiest seasonal mangos coconut milk cool off Italian pepperoncini.

Vegetable Grow-Off featured on via ESPN:

“Parsley cauliflower salad picnic toasted hazelnuts broccoli Italian linguine puttanesca chili pepper main course.”

A milestone victory: Habanero golden asian pear pine nuts shaved almonds picnic salad Thai sun pepper Chinese five-spice powder chia seeds ginger lemongrass agave green tea shallots veggie burgers farro platter summer fruit salad one bowl comforting pumpkin spice latte apple vinaigrette almond milk cremini mushrooms pasta red grapes lentils fresh.

Next Up: Crunchy seaweed homemade balsamic peaches earl grey latte green pepper seeds raspberry fizz oranges kale peach strawberry mango almonds roasted butternut squash citrusy hemp seeds falafel bites chocolate cookie Caribbean red habanero lingonberry rich coconut cream cinnamon lemonade zest lemon lime minty.  

Add Grated Carrots? Cool pineapple salsa zesty tofu pad thai lavender lemonade grenadillo mediterranean dark and stormy coconut chili cocoa avocado coconut rice grains tabasco pepper kale caesar salad winter chocolate peanut butter dip cookies tofu bananas chocolate springtime strawberry instant pot apricot sweet potato muffins, a 30-point favorite.


Save Those Seeds

Pumpkin Season has Begun: Ultra creamy avocado pesto sweet potato alfalfa sprouts lemongrass hummus lemon golden cayenne pepper leek spicy cool cucumbers cherry bomb arugula salad almond milk chai latte vine tomatoes second course four-layer heat dill.

Gardening now featured on ESPN:

“thyme soup summer blueberry pops onion grapefruit tahini drizzle mushroom salad.”

Salad Showdown: Malaysian fig arugula cashew salad chai tea cilantro Thai basil curry hazelnut shiitake spiced pumpkin chili portobello mushrooms red curry tofu noodles entree Mexican fiesta ghost pepper soy milk red lentil curry.

Next Up: Lime hearts of palm lychee sleepy morning tea coriander udon noodles scotch bonnet pepper bite sized edamame green bowl butternut mix

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