I am always on the lookout for interesting produce at the farmer’s market. The other day I stumbled upon fresh bergamot. I have not seen this in the states, and usually only spy Bergamot when in Europe. I am a sucker for these gems, mainly because their scent is intoxicating! They are not like any …
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We are sitting in sunny California, trying to get into the holiday spirit. It hard when the skies are blue, and temperatures are in the 70’s. I know I shouldn’t be complaining. This time of the year, I want to see flakes of snow outside my office window, and a big cup of hot cocoa …
I am pretty sure when the pilgrims got together to make Thanksgiving pies, they did not run out to the market to pick up a can of pumpkin puree. So, why are you? Homemade pumpkin puree is one of the easiest things to make; trust me. Not only is homemade pumpkin puree easy to make; …
Padróns! The first time I encountered this mysterious little green pepper was at the farmer’s market. Intrigued by their high price tag, I asked the farmer to tell me more. He proceeds to explain how the pepper was Spanish and known as Pimientos de Padron. He went on to say that the peppers are normally …
Recently I started using padrons in recipes as well enjoying on their own. One of my favorites is this recipe for this Grilled Balsamic Onion and Padron Pizza. This recipe is made with balsamic onions, Padrón and salty manchego cheese, with an optional egg. All of these ingredients in this Grilled Balsamic Onion and Padron …
Labor Day is the last weekend of summer for us. Kids are back in school, not ours but kids are. Vacations are over. And it begins to feel like it is time to start settling in for a long winter. For most of us, it is the last weekend of grilling. I know we will …