Mike Madison
Mike Madison operates a family farm near Winters, Calif., producing olives (Yolo Press Olive Oil), figs, apricots, melons, and cut flowers. His books about Sacramento Valley agriculture include Walking the Flatlands, Blithe Tomato, and the recently released Fruitful Labor.
First Apricot – Adventures in Taste, Rooted in Place
I remember, as a boy, my impatience for the apricots to ripen in late spring.
Panforte is a Sweet Way to Warm Up This Winter.
A seasonal gift that can last for months, or even years, without refrigeration
Farm, Fork, Feather – Appreciating All of a Farm’s Wild Things
From the animals’ point of view, this is a wonderful place to live.
Marmalade – Making a Cherished Condiment with Local Citrus
In making marmalade, it is important to start with freshly harvested fruit
