About Blackberries Blackberries: Picked firm, the many offspring of the wild Pacific blackberry are tart-good for canning and pies. Picked fully ripe, they are fully soft, fragrant, sweet, and best eaten raw. One form of blackberry or another is in season from June through mid September. Select all forms as for red raspberries. They do not last for more than a day.

Turkey Purchasing Pointers Whether purchasing a fresh or frozen turkey, consumers can be confident they are buying a quality product. The decision of which to purchase is based on personal preference in price and convenience. Oven-ready fresh and frozen birds are tucked into snug, air and water resistant plastic wraps immediately following processing. Air is removed as bags are sealed and shrunk so they fit the turkey almost as tightly as its own skin.

Preparing a Bell Pepper Learn How to Prepare a Bell Pepper - it's easy if you know how! From The Diabetic Gourmet Magazine Cooking Lessons.

Picking The Best Spring Produce It's hard to go wrong in the supermarket produce department at this time of year. Peak spring vegetables are making their way to market, and the color, flavor and nutritional content of these seasonal delights couldn't be better. This makes spring a perfect time to try new vegetables!

How to Chop a Tomato Learn how to chop a tomato - it's easy if you know how! From The Diabetic Gourmet Magazine Cooking Lessons Department.

Springtime Is Prime Time For Artichokes Artichoke's nutty flavor and meaty texture make it a favorite vegetable of many Americans ? whether cooked or raw, hot or cold, savored alone or with other ingredients in salads or cooked dishes.