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News and Articles

Fruit Center Marketplace named one of Constant Contact's 2010 All-Stars
- Constant Contact's official announcement
- Our press release
"Ode To The Fruit Center" from our friends at Hingham's Local Betty
From South Shore Woman.com: "My Kind of Marketplace" (June 2010)
"Tips on fresh fruit from the 'nerds' in Hingham" - from Joan Wilder's weekly Boston.com column
Cold snap impacts price of fruits and vegetables (aired Jan. 11, 2010) - From NECN, the Fruit Center and our Milton store manager, Michael Mignosa, are featured in this report.
Easy Holiday Entertaining with Maggie Melanson on FOX25 Morning News (aired Dec. 9, 2009) - all products were provided by the Fruit Center Marketplace.
"Tasty treats abound for bargain hunters", Boston Globe, February, 22, 2009: The Fruit Center and our own "try-it lady" Betsy Ehlers are featured in this article.
Our article on "Eating Local" from South Shore Magazine.
Our article on the "Top Ten Superfoods" - We wrote this article for South Shore Magazine a few years ago, but the information is still essential. Click here to download a copy of our recommended Superfoods.
Our favorite vegetarian recipe sites:
- 101 Cookbooks (a great recipe blog with amazing photos)
- Mighty Foods
- In A Vegetarian Kitchen
- VegWeb
- The Veggie Table (kid's recipes)
- Vegan Connection (recipes that use no animal products)
- Vegetarian Times Magazine (the best magazine devoted to vegetarianism)

Diabetic-focused recipe sites that we recommend:

Photos from "The Best of the South Shore" Awards at The Lantana

5-a-day (www.5aday.com)
United States Department of Agriculture "Choose My Plate" Page

Recipes and Tips

Appetizers:

Beverages:

Warm Grapefruit Tea

Cheese:

Dips and Spreads:

Nuts:

Salads and Slaws:

Sauces, Vinaigrettes and Salad Dressings:

Soups:

Sweets and Desserts:

Summer drink recipes (pdf)
The Fruit Center's own grilling recipes (PDF).
Fruit Center's own Irish Recipe Guide (pdf)
Summer Blueberry recipes (pdf)
Apple recipes (pdf)

Salad Improvement Plan Recipes:

Salads can be so much more than Iceberg lettuce and tomatoes. Throughout September, we'll be posting a different salad recipe every day - thirty days, thirty recipes - so you can create some spectacular salads.

September 30 - Watermelon, Mache and Pecan Salad (courtesy of Southern Living)
September 29 - Arugula Salad with Raspberry Dressing (courtesy of The Gonzo Gourmet)
September 28 - Warm Corn and Shiitake Frisee Salad (courtesy of Mangerati.com)
September 27 - Mache, Frisee and Radish Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette (courtesy of Guiding Stars)
September 26 - Grilled Garlic Shrimp with Mache, Avocado and Red Onion (courtesy of Culinate)
September 25 - Dandelion Greens with Shaved Fennel, Celery and Parsley (courtesy of Sassy Radish)
September 24 - Tabouli with Feta and Endive (courtesy of Tasty Kitchen)
September 23 - Radicchio, Apple and Pear Salad (courtesy of Smitten Kitchen)
September 22 - Giant Black Bean and Arugula Salad (courtesy of 101 Cookbooks)
September 21 - Grilled Portobello and Radicchio Salad (courtesy of Chow.com)
September 20 - Frisee Salad with Chicken, Figs and Almonds (courtesy of Country Living)
September 19 - Apple, Fennel and Endive Salad with Feta (courtesy of NYTimes.com)
September 18 - White Bean and Arugula Salad with Lemon Dill Vinaigrette (courtesy of TreeHugger.com)
September 17 - Haricots Verts with Frisee and Bacon (courtesy of Leite's Culinaria)
September 16 - Mache and Chicken Salad with Honey-Tahini Dressing (courtesy of Delish.com)
September 15 - Meyer Lemon Radicchio Salad (courtesy of Whole Living)
September 14 - Mango, Avocado and Arugula Salad (courtesy of Laylita.com)
September 13 - Spinach and Endive Salad (courtesy of DinnerTool)
September 12 - Frisee Salad with Pears and Manchego (courtesy of Real Simple)
September 11 - Radicchio Salad with Lemon and Olives (courtesy of In Erika's Kitchen)
September 10 - Strawberry Mache Salad (courtesy of Driscoll's)
September 9 - Chickpea, Artichoke Heart and Tomato Salad with Arugula (courtesy of Vegetarian Times)
September 8 - Beet and Endive Salad with Walnuts (courtesy of NYTimes.com)
September 7 - Spinach and Frisee Salad with Tangerines and Coriander-Crusted Scallops (recipe courtesy of EatingWell.com)
September 6 - Roasted Cauliflower and Radicchio Salad (courtesy of Epicurious.com)
September 5 - Beet, Grapefruit and Mache Salad (courtesy of Kitchen Confidante)
September 4 - Brussels Sprout and Arugula Salad (courtesy of Blame it on the Food)
September 3 - Endive Salad with Bacon, Gorgonzola and Avocado (courtesy of MyRecipes.com)
September 2 - Carrot and Frisee Salad (courtesy of Kitchen Daily)
September 1 - Rita Z's Spinach Salad

Tips:

Tips for fresh produce safety from foodsafety.gov
Sweet potato selection and preparation tips (pdf)
How to store, freeze and pit cherries (pdf)

Caring for Hydrangeas (pdf)
Caring for Ivy (pdf)
How to select and prepare fennel (pdf).
How to select and prepare asparagus (pdf)
The Fruit Center's "All About Fresh Herbs" Guide (PDF).

Allergen-free foods available at the Fruit Center (PDF).
The Many Uses of Lemons (pdf)
The Fruit Center's own "Food & Wine Pairing Guide" (pdf)

Friends We Recommend

Kinnealey’s (www.kinnealey.com) 617-696-2260
Rocky Neck Fish
- Milton: 617-698-7625
- Hingham: 781-556-5657
Bare Cove Wine Annex - 781-740-1805
Abby Park - fine dining in East Milton Square, 550 Adams St., 617-696-8700
Body Benefits Day Spa - right near our Milton location, 617-696-7222
Hingham Downtown Association (www.discoverhingham.com)
Shops in the Milton Marketplace
- The Nutshell - the best in children's clothing, accessories and toys (617-698-7273).
- Snow Goose Yarn - a full-service yarn shop (617-698-1190)
- Earthly Possessions - antiques and home accessories (617-696-2440)
- The Gift Garden - gifts and cards for every occasion (617-696-6644)
- Marketplace Cafe - our breakfast, lunch and Sunday brunch restaurant (617-696-0322)
A Healthy Balance - our nutrition education partner, in Quincy (617-479-0500)