Pears have a long rich heritage here that is celebrated with great pride. Bartlett pears have been farmed commercially in […]
Archive for ‘Seasonal Recipes’
Summer Tonic: Wild Blackberry Switchel
The hot days of August herald the annual harvest of wild blackberries that grow plentifully in the hills of Northern […]
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 […]
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 […]
Farminista Favorite: Savory Tomato Pie
Each summer I eagerly anticipate the tomato harvest. I get my organic garden starts as soon as they appear at […]
Comfort Food: Thai Chicken Vegetable Soup
Brrrrrrrrr. It’s bitter cold out there. February in Northern California has been a mix of rain, snow, wind and dull […]
Foraged Feast: Wild Lion’s Mane Bisque
When winter rains soak the earth and bring carpets of fresh green grass to the slumbering coastal hills of California, […]
Best Texas-Style Beef Chili for a Crowd
The cold, rainy days of January are perfect weather for hunkering down inside and cooking dishes that chase away winter’s […]
‘Tis Braising Season! Beef Short Ribs with Pomegranate
The cold days of December beckon us to the kitchen to cook hearty dishes that will warm our bodies, and […]
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: Middle Eastern Savoy Slaw
Dense, crinkly Savoy cabbage is a treat that’s always a favorite find at farmers market. This crunchy, tender member of […]
Solstice Salmon with Mint-Herb Chimichurri
Today is solstice, the longest day of the year! Each summer in mid-June the sun rises high in the sky […]
In Season: Tipsy Cherries
I know summer has officially arrived the day I see cherries at farmers market. Their appearance signals the beginning of […]
Freewheelin’ Food: Chef Matt Elias & The Bodega, CA.
In the past decade or so food trucks, and the offerings they serve, have enjoyed an unexpected renaissance. It wasn’t […]
Foraged Feast: Miner’s Lettuce Salad with Blood Oranges, Avocado, Mint & Feta
Spring arrived this past week, ushered in by a series of Northern California storms that soaked the earth and left […]
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