In my farmers’ markets right now, there are piles upon piles of peppers: Gypsy peppers, banana peppers, poblano pe…
Recipes
Sweet, Savory, Spreadable: Fall’s First Fruit 3 Ways
As summer slowly morphs into fall the scent of apples permeates the market stalls. So many varieties – from Pink L…
The Early Girl Gets the Prize: 3 Recipes for your best tomatoes
I am a freakishly seasonal shopper. Not only do I assiduously avoid grocery store tomatoes year-round until they are in …
Chilled Summer Soup Recipes for Sultry Evenings
This week summer came to the San Francisco Bay Area for the first time in a while, leaving fog-drenched residents blisse…
3 Recipes for Summer Melons: Unexpected Salads and a Delightful Cocktail
The other day I cut up a cantaloupe with the idea of having it ready-to-go for my yogurt granola breakfasts throughout t…
Cooking Up Quinoa with Farmers’ Market Vegetables
I try to get to the farmers’ market every week. Recently, however, I wasn’t able to due to summer travels. I…
3 Recipes Using Summer’s Most Versatile Fruit
Eggplant gets such a bad rap. Lots of people think it’s bitter because it certainly can be when it’s out of …
Keep the Summer BBQ Stoked with 2 Smokin’ Steak Marinades and a Rub
Summertime isn’t over yet. We need to keep our barbecues rolling while we still can! There really is nothing quite…