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Shortbread cookies, perfect for Christmas and holiday baking

Keep Your Baking Spirits Bright With These Holiday Essentials

It’s mid-December – time to warm up the oven and dust off your mixing bowls. As we’re taking care of the visuals by decking the halls with seasonal decor, don’t forget the aroma of freshly-baked cookies, pies, and other holiday treats. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a first timer, we’ve got you covered with […]

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assorted squashes and pumpkins

ALL SQUASHED UP: SQUASH VARIETIES, RECIPES & STORAGE TIPS

Ever wonder where the term winter and summer squash came from? Winter squash are slow growing, harvested in the late summer through the fall. They have a thicker skin that toughens into a rind which allows for it to be stored and enjoyed throughout the winter. On the other hand, summer squash are quick-growing, typically

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Simple Food Preservation ideas: Pickles, Canned Red Peppers & Jam

Time to Start Thinking About the Summer Surplus: Tips for Simple Food Preservation

With the summer bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables about to explode, many start thinking about what to do with all the surplus they have growing in the garden or the bushels and baskets soon available at your local Vince’s Market or farm fresh stand. Simple food preservation techniques are the answer—and it’s not just

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no heat meal idea - strawberry goat cheese salad

Beat the summer heat with ‘no-burner’ meal ideas

The recent heat wave has reminded me there are some days you just don’t want to turn on the oven or stovetop, much less fire up the grill. Adding heat to the household (while taxing the A/C), or flipping burgers over a propane-powered ‘blast furnace’ isn’t my idea of fun. Which is why lunches and

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Vince's Market Leaf

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