Posts Tagged ‘ fruits ’
Try Something New: Papaya
It was the prevalence and cheapness of papayas in Hawaii, combined with a reading of In Defense of Food, that got me thinking about trying new produce. Sure, I’ve eaten my share of papaya over the years, but I couldn’t ever recall having purchased or prepared one. It’s a fruit, so it didn’t require any […] Read More
Try Something New: Suggestions
I’m on a quest to eat more whole foods this year, particularly more produce. There’s a lot of stuff out there that I’ve eaten at others’ homes, or at restaurants, but have never actually purchased or prepared myself. It’s time to break out of my rut and test the waters with one new item each […] Read More
What’s in Season? January
Happy new year! As you awake from your post-revelry stupor, those resolutions loom large. Here’s what you can expect to see at the farmer’s market this month (you did resolve to eat healthier, didn’t you?) Vegetables Beans Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbages Carrots Cauliflower Chard Kale Leeks Mushrooms Potatoes Fruits Apples Grapefruit Kiwi Lemons Oranges Tangelos […] Read More
What’s in Season? December
Looking for something different to bring to a gathering this holiday season? Pears hold the key. Mix pears with blue cheese in a tart, salad or even just sliced as part of a cheese and fruit platter. There might not be much sunshine, but there’s plenty of citrus. You can be sure to get your […] Read More
What’s in Season? November
We’re heading into comfort food season, and that’s definitely evident at the market. The month’s menu shifts from the last truly fresh salads of the season into roasted squash, potato dishes, and the rich, earthy favors of mushrooms. Vegetables Pumpkins Winter squash Yellow squash Sweet potatoes Broccoli Mushrooms Spinach Fruit Apples Cranberries Grapes Oranges Tangerines […] Read More
What’s in Season? October
The market starts to get quiet this time of year. The berry and stone fruit vendors are gone. The quick perishables of summer are giving way to the longer-lasting root vegetables and squash that will carry us through the winter. I am a terrible sucker for cranberry sauce. This is the time of year where […] Read More
What’s in Season? September
In most of the country, the early days of September remind you that summer is drawing to a close. In northern California, September is still squarely in the summer season, leaving us more than a little bit surprised that the summer fruits have vanished from the market. Our “Corn Man” will be switching to apple […] Read More
What’s in Season? August
My calendar says that it’s August, which comes as a complete shock since I’m still wondering where June went. July? Completely missing in action. Betty grew up on a farm and always knew what was in season, fruits and vegetables that were plentiful and cheap. Being a child of the modern food chain where grapes […] Read More
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