The arrival of fresh summer corn at grocery stores and farmers’ markets across the country is reviving a long-running debate: Should shoppers shuck corn before buying it? Shucking corn involves peeling off the outer green husks and removing the corn silk to get to the edible kernels underneath. Some shoppers shuck ears of corn before they buy it … Read more
It’s a hard-knock life. In a few short weeks, tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico go into effect meaning grocery prices will most likely continue to rise. In addition to that, there’s potential for supply chain disruptions while the demand for coveted items remains high. Thankfully, there are a few strategic changes — suggested by … Read more
Nothing beets the farmers market — unless you get sick from shopping there. 48 million people fall ill from foodborne diseases each year in the US, sending 128,000 to the hospital and killing 3,000, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Because bacteria can thrive in warm, moist environments, food poisoning is … Read more
Meghan Markle won’t let an Emmy snub keep her from showing face. Just days after Markle and Prince Harry’s much-hyped Netflix documentary series “Harry & Meghan” failed to score any Emmy nominations, the Duchess of Sussex stepped out to check out their local farmer’s market. Markle, 41, strolled through the Montecito Farmer’s Market near their $14 million … Read more