Apartment Therapy Tagged: California

A Purple Theme at the San Rafael Farmer's Market

Last weekend at the San Rafael Farmer's Market, one color stood out: purple! From grapes to carrots to cauliflower, I saw this regal color everywhere. Not that I'm complaining; it is one of my fav...

Try This Cheese Now: Pugs Leap Cheese
The Cheesemonger

If you live in the Bay Area, put this cheese on your To Try list (much more enriching to follow than that nagging old To Do). The story behind the cheese and the people who make it ain't bad, either: ...

Sense of Place: The Food and Cuisine of California

California is the birthplace of fusion cuisine and the local/sustainable food movement - not to mention diet fads galore! And with so many cultures converging in a place that can support so much great...

Sense of Place: The Ingredients and Flavors of California

Ah, California! How do you come up with a list of "typical" foods from a place that can grow just about anything? With all it's micro-climates and mild weather, California is truly a foodie heaven. Ta...

Wine Escapes: C. Donatiello's Winery, Aroma Garden, Organic Vineyards and the Beautiful Russian River Valley

One of the most difficult and intimidating aspects of wine tasting for many people is having the confidence to trust their own nose and palate. What do Chardonnay or Pinot Noir smell and taste like? S...

California Proposition 2 And How It Affects Your Food

It's election season and everyone is talking about politics. We promise, this is a food blog and not a political blog, but if you're in California, here's one item that affects your food: California ...

Field Notes: Meet James Birch, Farmer and Bear Neighbor

One hundred percent of Americans eat food, but less than 2% of Americans actually grow or raise food. Farming as the primary source of income has decreased so rapidly over the last century that unl...