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10 Fruits and Veggies Worth Buying at the Farmers Market

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Asparagus 6/10

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Asparagus

Fresh asparagus from the farmers market is miles above what you find at the supermarket. Asparagus has a short "freshness window," so it's often sprayed with pesticides before being sent to the supermarket in order to make this window larger. To avoid this, buy your asparagus locally. 

Here are 50 Ways to Eat Asparagus for Breakfast Lunch and Dinner.


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VIDEO: Rustic Cherry Tart

Craving sweet? This rustic cherry tart is easy, quick and delicious!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 shortcrust pastry
  • 3 cups / 750 g. of cherries
  • 1/3 cup / 60 g. of sugar
  • 2/3 cup / 60 g. of almond flour
  • 4 tbsp. of brown sugar
  • Pistachios
  • A dash of milk

METHOD: 

  1. Mix the cherries and sugar together. Let stand 20 minutes.
  2. Spread or roll out the shortcrust pastry, sprinkle with almond powder and brown sugar.
  3. Place the cherries in the center of the dough, leaving about 2 inches of free dough on the edges. Fold in the edges.
  4. Brush with milk (this will make the crust go golden), sprinkle with brown sugar and bake for 20 minutes at 350°F/180°C.
  5. Top with a handful of chopped pistachios, and serve!