If necessity is the mother of invention, then Tomato-Bacon Jam is the answer to a bountiful late summer tomato […]
Tomato Madness: Chilled Tomato-Melon Soup
As the long, hot days of summer fold into early fall, I am busy reaping an overwhelming tomato harvest […]
Huckleberry Heaven
Foraging for wild edibles is like going on nature’s treasure hunt. With a little know-how, the rewards you reap can […]
Kraut Source: Fermentation Made Simple
Meet Karen Diggs and Eric Klein. She’s a therapeutic chef, nutritionist, and fermenting phenom. He’s an engineer, inventor, and […]
Heavenly Baked Peaches
What’s fuzzy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and has a “stone” in the middle? A peach of […]
Artisan Cider & Cheese: A Heavenly Pairing
It was East meets West at last Sunday’s hard cider and cheese pairing event at the SHED in downtown […]
Pan Seared Chicken Breast with Apricot-Sage Sauce
Are you tired of preparing chicken the same old way? There’s nothing ordinary about this savory recipe for Pan Seared […]
Farewell to Drakes Bay Oyster Company
It was a sad day; an unimaginable day. But for the swing vote of one Ninth Circuit court judge, the […]
Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad
Tomato season is in full swing! Garden vines hang heavy with clusters of fruit ripening under the hot July sun. […]
Short & Sweet: Stuffed Figs
Last weekend I came into a windfall. My neighbor’s Black Mission fig tree produced a share-worthy bounty and I was […]
Tuscan Tomato & Egg Skillet
Breakfast is one of my favorite meals. I love the smell of bacon, eggs, and fresh ground coffee in […]
Homemade Triple Berry Ice Cream
Grab a bowl and spoon! July is National Ice Cream Month and you can join the celebration by churning up […]
“Tealicious” Summer Cocktails
I love summer weather! The long, warm days dissolve slowly into tepid nights perfect for backyard BBQ gatherings with friends […]
Watermelon, Feta & Mint Salad
It’s been hot this week. Triple digit hot. The kind of heat that makes you want to lie on […]
Confessions of a Tomato Whisperer
I love growing my own tomatoes. Each summer I can hardly wait to taste the first sun-ripened fruit plucked straight […]
