The Vardaros of Bayport grow vegetables such as cucamelons, purple tomatoes and pink pumpkins that has their kids interested in trying different foods. They also raise chickens, which produce about 18 to 24 fresh and colorful eggs daily.  Credit: Newsday / John Paraskevas

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