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DEAR MARY: Ah, those pesky crows. They are very smart birds, but they haven’t learned to share with others.

All of their products are dairy free, and most are made in their dedicated dairy-free facility. Their chocolate isn’t, but it is made on a dedicated dairy-free line, which is a big bonus in the milk-filled chocolate world!

“We also think sports lovers will appreciate Chuta as a tasty and protein-rich snack offering advantages in muscle building. Furthermore, Chuta can represent an alternative protein source in developing countries where certain type of resources are scarce.”​

Setton International is dedicated to providing healthy and delicious snacks options for people on the go. In addition to their Premium Blend Line, Setton Farms produces Pistachio Chewy Bites, Dark Chocolate Covered Pistachios, Flavored Pistachios, and other nutritious snacks drawing on the consumers’ growing appetite for pistachio based products.

At his pumpkin patch, he’s a dusty blur, working as greeter, cashier, wheelbarrow pusher and parking director. He’s five-and-a-half feet tall and wears a deep tan on his face from farm work.

Divide the white rind squares between mason jars or plastic half-quart containers. Pour hot brine over the rinds. Place lids on the containers/jars and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Store in the refrigerator and use within one week.

Basically, "it’s the watermelon version of the mule," as our colleague Andrea Seabrook put it a few years back. And that’s what the public demands, so that’s what most producers are growing.

“If it’s going on this menu, then I have to love eating it,” VanHeulen said. “This is joy, the kind of joy that should surround dining out. No matter what, I’m going the extra mile.”

First off, there are sugar pumpkins, the small, sweet variety used in making pies and other baked treats. Then there are the somewhat larger ornamental items, fit for carving into jack-o’-lanterns. Finally, there are the giant pumpkins, which are a whole different animal, frequently tipping the scales at thousands of pounds.

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Roasted peach with cocoa, Epoisses, mint, pecans and honey at Confluence. (Photo: Dominic Armato/The Republic)

Nuts may provide the same benefits as fatty fish, making them a great addition to the diet, especially for vegans and vegetarians.