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, Jan 7, 2010
Waffleburgers
A new blog seeks to answer the question "Will it waffle?"
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, Oct 13, 2009
The jam cabinet: Taking stock
This was the year I promised myself I wouldn't make too much jam. I'm pretty sure that didn't work out.
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, Aug 20, 2009
Why are farmers' market peaches so fuzzy?
by Daniel Shumski
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, Aug 3, 2009
Doughnut Peaches
by Daniel Shumski
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, Jul 21, 2009
Jamlady speaks up: "Jamlady is not crazy"
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Jamlady, meet Christine Ferber
Three jam cookbooks: One comes highly recommended. One is a sturdy supplement to a classic. And one may drive you to the brink.
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, Jul 8, 2009
Cherry season begins
Summer means the height of travel season and fresh, local fruit. Hard choices must be made.
by Daniel Shumski
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, Jun 25, 2009
Are they safe to eat?
When you're selling at the farmers' market, there's always the danger that people will overshare.
by Daniel Shumski
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, Nov 5, 2008
Start hoarding HoneyCrisps
The Fruit Slinger just doesn't traffic in Red Delicious.
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, Oct 17, 2008
Pie, pie again
Fruit Slinger pie contest update: "Today was my last practice pie. Sunday is the showdown."
by Daniel Shumski
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, Oct 9, 2008
Celebrating the end of the season
"There's an end-of-season party at the orchard this Sunday."
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, Oct 6, 2008
When do farmers' markets end?
"The most popular question these days at the markets is 'How long does this market go on?' Meaning, on what date is the final market?"
by Daniel Shumski
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, Sep 29, 2008
The next "it" apple?
"There's a lot of talk about -- and a lot of money riding on -- which apple will be the 'next HoneyCrisp.'"
by Daniel Shumski
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, Sep 22, 2008
Pie-making as cheap therapy
"Some people can make pie with their eyes closed. I am not one of them. I can, however, make a pie that looks as though I made it with my eyes closed."
by Daniel Shumski
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, Jul 3, 2008
Fruit porn
Find edible art at Dan Shumski's diverting Fruit Slinger blog.
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