A Wintry Green Revives Old Memories: Collard Greens History
The Ancient Roots of Collard Greens A dark, leafy vegetable full of vitamins and minerals, collard greens date back to prehistoric times and are among the oldest members of the
Seasonal Selection
Seriously Savory Acorn Squash
The smell of an oven-roasted acorn squash is like an air horn marking the start of the cool weather season. Packed with stuffing, served alongside turkey as a side dish,
Watermelon For the Win
This ruby red fruit that replenishes and restores is a summertime refreshment. On a blistering summer day, few comforts are more refreshing than air conditioning. But a cool-crisp slice of
Learn to Love Fennel
This vegetable’s unique licorice flavor can be applied many ways. Disguised as plump celery topped with bright green feathery leaves, fennel stands out in the garden and on the plate.
Fruit of the Gods
Persimmons: the superstars of winter baking. Those who traverse Northern California’s backroads in late fall are likely to encounter a dazzling persimmon tree heavy with bright orange globes and adorned
Host a Chestnut Roast This Fall
How to find, prepare, and impress with fresh chestnuts this season. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire? ’Tis the season … but which season? In California, chestnut season is in
Summer Produce is Here!
California Dreamin’ Ahhh. Summer vegetable season. Those long, warm days we’ve been waiting for. Right now, all the favorites are at their peak of flavor — juicy heirloom tomatoes; crisp,
Are You Ready for Asparagus Season?
Seasonal Selection – Spring 2022 Mix it Up with These Fun Ideas for Spring. It’s that time of year when delicate spears begin to emerge from the ground after a