Posts Tagged ‘ whole foods ’

What Would Betty Do Logo Try Something New: Barley Mushroom Risotto

This is a big post for the Try Something New section, because it involves both barley — something I’ve never used for more than an addition to soup — and mushrooms. Yes, I know that it’s weird that I don’t cook with mushrooms. I’ll discuss that later. I was reading the No Meat Athlete blog […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo What’s in Season? May

Spring is here! Spring is here! The strawberry vendors are offering samples, the cherries are flowing freely and the tomatoes look beautiful. It’s a wonderful time at the market. Vegetables Artichokes Asian greens Asparagus Broccoli Carrots Cauliflower Cucumber Kale Leeks Lettuce Mushrooms Onions Peas Peppers Potatoes Spinach Tomatoes Fruits Apricots Cherries Cantaloupe Nectarines Peaches Plums […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo What’s in Season? April

The Tiny Kitchen Assistant and I went back east for a family visit in early February. I wanted to stop by the supermarket to buy some produce and milk for my 92-year-old Nana. “Why don’t we just go to the market and get her the good stuff?” the Assistant asked. Oh baby, we are so […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo What’s In Season? March

In California, March is when we start to teeter on the edge of Spring. It taunts us. Market sellers hawk the first strawberries, but you know that they’re no better-tasting than the ones from the supermarket because they’re not yet offering samples; samples and Spring officially kick off in April. Towards the end of the […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo What’s in Season? February

Ok, I’ll admit it: this is the time of year where the market seems pretty dismal. Sure, there’s plenty of stuff for sale, but I just can’t get excited about beets in the same way that I do about a juicy nectarine. Nonetheless, this buttered beets recipe from Whole Foods does look good, doesn’t it? […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo 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