As we mentioned yesterday, apples are at their peak right now! And, depending on where you are in the country, the same goes for pears, quince, and even some late stone fruit. So stock up on fruit now...
We took a nature walk in the small Southern California town of Oak Glen last weekend. The scenic area is known for its apple orchards, but we stumbled upon something quite different: chokecherries! ...
Here's a personal request from me to you. What should I do with all these marvelous late-season peaches? They were a gift but I am afraid I won't be able to use them all before they turn to mush. ...
It is just now beginning to get cold in our part of the world, but that hasn't stopped our zucchini plants. They are still bright and bursting with life! What do you do with zucchini and other ridicul...
Sometimes the simplest thing are the best. This is especially true at the very end of summer, when tomatoes, eggplant, and other late vegetables are finally in their prime. A quick weeknight meal ca...
We have really been enjoying this fragrant, extra-small fruit: Magness pears, a hybrid dessert pear with a complex sweetness and refreshing juiciness....
We're seeing so many varieties of grapes at the Hollywood farmers' market right now, from Burhart Farms' crisp Autumn Royals to the tiny, intensely-flavored Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown by Mill R...
Have you seen the latest irresistible recipe making the blog rounds? We're speaking about plum crumble, a dish that Molly of Orangette just put on the menu at Delancey, and a dish that has a quite imp...
Although Fall is officially here, we're still trying to wrap ourselves in the long days of summer for as long as possible. This past weekend we fired up the smoker and tossed on a bag of lemons, whi...
Hello, new favorite fall dessert! Peach cornmeal upside-down cake — we love you. We've made this cake no less than three times in the last couple of weeks. Here's why....
A glance in just about any direction at the Hollywood farmers' market reveals some colorful variety of capsicum, from the fiery red lantern chile to the sweet brown chocolate bell pepper. Click throug...
We're all getting excited about Fall flavors, but technically, the fat lady hasn't sung yet on Summer. There are still mountains of corn and tomatoes at the markets, and if you haven't tried corn and ...
This started out as a way to make pizza during the summer without heating up our entire apartment, but it's quickly become a favorite new technique! Using a cast iron skillet, the pizza gets super cri...
If you find a farmer who sells garlic, don't hesitate - grab as much as you can while the grabbing is good! Fresh local garlic is like culinary gold, and you can be sure that the farmer's stock will b...
Q: HELP! I planted basil from seeds this year, and wound up with about 60 basil plants that are in full swing right now. I can't keep up with all the beautiful basil leaves they're producing, and my f...
Fast, rustic, and delicious: biscuit crostatas are one of our favorite summer desserts. After all, we're surrounded by fabulous ripe fruit that needs very little help. If you want to dress up a peach ...
We're always looking for something new to do with chicken. This is a simple, classic Italian dish we love—a super-thin, breaded cutlet topped with a colorful, healthy, summery salad. ...
I love Labor Day weekend, and we always spend it in the City, relaxing and avoiding traffic stress. For me it is a time to reflect on the summer, and prepare for autumn. As usual, we will celebrate my...
These two ingredients make an unlikely, but absolutely terrific, pair! We love the burning heat of those chili peppers followed by a refreshing blast of lime juice. It's perfect in salsas and light di...
We heard a description of this recipe on an episode of Good Food a few weeks ago and knew we'd have to try it. Not only did eggplant "caviar" sound like a perfect dinner party appetizer, but it would ...
While the tomato blight may be wiping out certain conventional breeds, heirlooms seem to be flourishing. We saw big, small, round, heart-shaped, knobby, red, yellow, green, orange, and purple tomatoes...
In the last episode of The Sopranos, Tony asks Carmela, "Where's googootz?" "Googootz" is an Italian term of endearment; Tony was referring to his son, AJ. "Googootz" is also the Italian slang for "...
This is a rich season for fruit. There are nectarines, peaches, apricots, plums, pluots, and apples. Figs are starting to come into season, and there are still late strawberries and blueberries too. W...
Have you ever had a batch of ice cream that stays soft and slushy no matter how long you leave it in the freezer? Or the other extreme, an ice cream that freezes so hard that you can hardly dig your s...
Name: Jennifer Location: Long Beach, California How are you staying cool? Two of my fav's in the summer: BBQ'in outside and all the tasty local produce in season at my local farmer's market. This reci...
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