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Posts tagged “almonds”

What's the Deal with Marcona Almonds?

Marcona almonds have been enjoying a steady rise in popularity over the past several years. They receive prominent displays at gourmet markets, get name-dropped on fancy restaurant menus, and are freq...

Applesauce for Breakfast!

Emma's post this morning reminded me of one of my favorite, if slightly unusual, breakfasts: warm applesauce, cheddar cheese cubes and toasted whole almonds. The applesauce melts the cheese slightly...

San Francisco Farmer's Market Report: Ferry Plaza

We went to the Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market on Saturday and summer is in full swing here in San Francisco. Berries, stone fruits, and tomatoes have arrived!...

Northern California Farmer's Market Report: Downtown Napa

Last week while visiting COPIA, we found ourselves next door to the Downtown Napa Farmer's Market. Here's what we saw in season there ......

Do You Know What This Is?

A miniature avocado? A tiny, unripe mango? Nope. Like the fresh garbanzo beans we showed you last week, this is a common food seen in an uncommon state. Take a guess and click below to find out the an...

Buffalo Mozzarella, Compostable Bags, and Cheap Food
Top food news for March 31-April 6

Here we are with the weekly roundup in food news! Read all about a ban on buffalo mozzarella, compostable bags, and resources for cheap food behind the jump....

Entertaining Tip: Little Bowls of Nuts

We tried hard to resist a pun about being nuts for nuts... But the truth is, we do love 'em. They are a cinch to set out for last-minute cocktail parties, and there are countless ways to jazz them up ...