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Summer soups are a favorite because they are refreshing and tasty, which makes a huge difference during the hot season. I feel a great sense of relief when I sit down with a bowl of cold soup. What I also like about cold soups is that they accommodate both fruits ... MORE

The Reading Terminal donut institution is heading to University City with all their delicious treats. It will be on 39th St between Chestnut and Sansom, and is due to open early in 2017. So, you will no longer have to make the trek down to Reading Terminal for an apple ... MORE

Pack it, and skip the fridge. Tomato and cabbage tabbouleh Bean salad with lemon and herbs Spinach and orzo salad Hummus and crudite Cannellini beans with spinach Little quinoa patties Chickpea, barley, and feta salad Hummus veggie wraps Lemon-pistachio Israeli couscous White beans with broccoli rabe and lemon Penne with ... MORE

For large tomatoes: Deep, consistent coloring Yellow or green colors mean that the tomatoes were ripened off the wine Tomatoes should feel heavy for their size Should have a sweet and earthy smell The stronger the smell, the stronger the flavor For small tomatoes: Deep, consistent color Smooth, unwrinkled texture Should ... MORE

What’s in season this month? (may vary due to location and time of the month) Apples Arugula Beans Betts Corn Cucumber Eggplant Fennel Figs Grapes Mangoes Melons Okra Pears peppers Plums Pumpkins Raspberries Shallots Sorrel Summer squash Tomatoes Watercress Winter squash Some dishes for you to try this month: Gill-smoked barbecue ... MORE

With football season here, people are turning their attention to game day preparations. With hours of football every Sunday (and more on Monday and other game nights), hungry fans need to have their food ready. MORE