Pears have a long rich heritage here that is celebrated with great pride. Bartlett pears have been farmed commercially in […]
Archive for ‘Desserts’
Precious Gold: Growing California Saffron at Peace & Plenty Farm
The relentless life of a farmer is a far cry from the couture runways of Paris, but Melinda Price wouldn’t […]
Homemade Chocolate Decadence Cake with Edible Botanicals
It’s party day for the planet! For me, no celebration is complete without cake . . . so . . […]
Pam Mae’s Killer Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies
How ‘y’all doing out there in the midst of the pandemic? Sometimes, when I need to escape the incessant chatter […]
Chocolate Lava Cake for Lovers
Is chocolate the way to your heart? I feel you! When I’m in the mood for something sweet and decadent, […]
Roasted Pluots with Rosemary-Lavender Syrup
I freely admit I am in a serious love affair with summer stone fruit. No other fruits stand a fighting […]
Heirloom recipe: Summer Apricot Pie
I have an old recipe box made of hand-rubbed walnut wood that I covet. It’s filled with family treasures scrawled […]
In Season: Tipsy Cherries
I know summer has officially arrived the day I see cherries at farmers market. Their appearance signals the beginning of […]
Vegan & Gluten Free Persimmon Crisp
What can you do with a bounty of persimmons? That was the dilemma I recently faced when gifted a bag brimming […]
Gluten-Free Huckleberry Ricotta Cake
Summer’s wild huckleberry harvest was especially plentiful this year, thanks to a record growing season kicked off by winter rains […]
In Season: Gluten-Free Strawberry Mascarpone Cream Tart with Pistachios
When sweet, sun-kissed summer strawberries are at their peak of flavor, it’s time to pull out all the stops and […]
In Season: Homemade Tayberry Crostada
The arrival of June and long, warm summer days herald the beginning of berry season, and we are in luck! […]
Homemade Vegan Chocolates for Mother’s Day
I have a confession to make. I am a chocoholic, plain and simple. Dark chocolate in particular is my […]
Vegan Almond-Blood Orange Olive Oil “Jenny” Cake
Anyone who knows me knows I love playing with my food. I rarely make a recipe without adding a few […]
Mexican Chocolate Souffles with Joanne Weir
There are no shortage of top chefs who call the Bay Area home, but few are more beloved than Joanne […]
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