Did you know edamame, those delicious green beans served at Japanese restaurants, contain protein levels comparable to meat and eggs? And that they protect against cancer and osteoporosis? And that they are a wonderful alternative to potato chips when you crave something salty but don’t want to load up on grease? That’s enough to make us want to snap up a month’s worth of Seapoint Farms edamame.

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Baked until golden brown, these bread sticks are classics and essential to spring and summer salads. They’re misted with olive oil and sprinkled with a blend of spices, parmesan cheese, sesame and poppy seeds. And let’s not forget how important they are to soup, whether you eat them whole or make crumbs to sprinkle on top of your chowder.

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Alpine-style schinken (the word schinken is German for ham) is full-flavored and lean, dry-cured and smoked. Smoky. Salty. Scrumptious. The texture is quite delicate so it makes for a delicious sandwich or antipasto platter. You can also wrap it around chicken breasts or filets of pork to create a roast, or add it to salads and frittatas just for kicks. We especially love it in between two pieces of fresh baked dark rye bread.

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Winter is unofficially marshmallow season because of the spike in hot chocolate consumption, but Plush Puffs have given our favorite fluffy candy a summer twist. The refreshingly zesty Key Lime Sublime, made of all-natural ingredients, is reminiscent of Key Lime Pie or a fancy margarita. This treat is even more wonderful wedged between white chocolate candy and graham crackers for a totally different kind of s’mores.

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