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Right Now: Walnut Harvest!

Walnut harvest is from September to November in California. Last week, I was invited by the California Walnut Commission to see the walnut harvest at a farm near Gustine, CA. We visited a walnut f...

Easy Appetizer: Stuffed Figs with Honey-Balsamic Syrup

I can't take credit for this one. My dad made these figs. But I will certainly make them soon, because they were so delicious and so easy. And in case you're thinking, "Ah, figs, cheese, nuts... been ...

Nocino and Vin de Noix: Making Green Walnut Liqueur

I had the most unexpected lucky windfall last week. For several years I've followed the adventures of other cooks who were lucky enough to get their hands on green walnuts, and who parlayed their good...

Recipe: A Modestly-Sized Cake with Lemon, Walnuts, and Chocolate Chunks

A couple weeks ago I asked you what kind of cake I should make in a new cake pan from IKEA. Well, we had a couple guests over Saturday night, and I had a chance to use the pan for the first time. Here...

Northern California Farmer's Market Report: San Rafael

Bright orange carrots. Recipe suggestion: Carrots in Marsala. Last Sunday, I went to the San Rafael Farmer's Market, which is in full winter swing. Christmas trees and cider were there, along with ...

Farmers' Market Report: Nuts and Seeds
Los Angeles

Nuts and seeds are so readily available at grocery stores that we may not think of them as being seasonal. But at the Hollywood Farmers' Market, where shopping is guided by the rhythm of the seasons, ...