March 31, 2013
by Mimi Holtz
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One of my family’s Easter traditions is Easter Bunny “King Salad”, a molded jello salad from the 60’s. In those days, molded jello salads were standard fare at potlucks. How does a family tradition like this one begin? … Continue reading
December 8, 2012
by Mimi Holtz
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The first avocados of the new season are here! On our avocado ranch, this means Fuerte avocados! The new crop is just mature enough to soften gradually…10 days to 2 weeks after it’s picked. The characteristic nutty flavor will … Continue reading
October 4, 2012
by Mimi Holtz
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Two years ago the idea of eating unprocessed foods for an entire month seemed like an insurmountable challenge to me and my family. Now it isn’t nearly as daunting because we realized that avocados may be the ultimate unprocessed food. … Continue reading
September 19, 2012
by Mimi Holtz
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Today I want to show you a quick and easy salad that is one of my “insurance policy” recipes. I keep certain foods in the freezer or fridge for times when we need to eat in a hurry and don’t … Continue reading
July 22, 2012
by Mimi Holtz
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I’ll bet you can tell that I’m not in California today. Instead I’m in my home state, Vermont. This is the road that runs past the house where I grew up, where my mother still lives. It feels like home … Continue reading