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Herbs, garlic scapes and a touch of vinegar give this nutritious chicken dish its many layers of fresh tastes.

Makes: 6 servings

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The days are heating up, but you can keep cool with this fresh, chilled soup. There's nothing like the taste of farm-fresh peas.

Makes: 6 servings

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The perfect New England Dessert, this maple custard will remind your taste buds of those leaf-shaped maple candies you ate as a kid and yet it's not overly sweet. Serve with whipped cream-topped hot chocolate for that extra winter indulgence.

Makes: 8 servings

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Maple and yogurt make a wonderful sauce for chicken. The maple adds a nice sweetness, while the yogurt tenderizes the meat. This dish has an Asian flair with a touch of orange.

Makes: 8 servings

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A delicious salad with contrasting flavors, textures and temperatures. The cool, creamy dressing combines perfectly with the warm, sweet roasted squash and crisp, bitter greens. Makes a unique side dish and salad in one.

Makes: 6 servings

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These easy, great-tasting pancakes are wonderful topped with pecans, bananas and warm maple syrup.

makes: 4 servings

We all know that fresh vegetables and fruit are a crucial part of a healthy diet.

But what do you do if you are a food bank and are trying to feed over 18,000 Hamiltonians in need each month?

It's hard enough to raise the tons of nutritious food needed, but food banks struggle even more to find ready supplies of fresh produce.

The solution? Grow it yourself.

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NEW YORK CITY (Vocus/PRWEB ) June 15, 2010 -- The North American organic coffee market topped 1.4 billion dollars in 2009, according to new data released today by leading market analyst Daniele Giovannucci at the fifth annual tasting event hosted by the Organic Coffee Collaboration, a project of the Organic Trade Association (OTA), at New York City’s famous Union Square Cafe. The event featured outstanding organic coffees from foremost American roasters and retailers.

Organic food can be very expensive, but there are ways to save money and make a healthy lifestyle easier to maintain. Most of these methods involve dusting off the skills of a previous generation, coupled with some modern conveniences to save a little time! Even a simple staple, such as five pound bag of organic whole wheat flour, can come at a dear price. Ready-to-eat organic foods are both worth every penny and simply not affordable for everyone.