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Miner’s Lettuce

I’ve found miner’s lettuce for the past couple of weeks at the Saturday morning San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.   Miner’s lettuce is a green edible annual plant from the purslane family that...

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Salad of Snap Peas, Bacon and Marcona Almonds with Meyer Lemon Dressing

This week I found the most flavorful snap peas at the San Francisco Ferry Plaza farmers market.   These peas are so delicious when just eaten as as snack, but I wanted to do something different with...

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French-Style Macarons in San Francisco

When I couldn’t take my scheduled flight to Paris this week due to the volcanic ash issue, I did the next best thing – searched for French-style macarons in San Francisco.  A macaron (not to be...

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Choosing and Preparing Fava Beans

Fava beans are appearing now in our local Bay Area farmers markets.  They are so fresh-tasting and delicious.  You do have to shell them, cook them and peel them before serving.  However, they are so...

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Roasted Spring Torpedo Onions

Sweet spring torpedo onions are in season now.  My favorite way to prepare them is to roast them.  Roasting really enhances their sweetness, and the leftovers (if there are any) are delicious when...

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Roasted Rhubarb with Cinnamon and Sugar

Rhubarb is one of my springtime favorites!  It grows like crazy in my Napa Valley garden.  I’ve found that people either love it or hate it – or else they have never tried it.   Rhubarb has edible...

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Chocolate-Banana-Cinnamon Whole-Grain Paninis

These chocolate-banana-cinnamon paninis are favorites of ours.  We have them a couple of times a month for breakfast, usually on the weekend.  We like to use rustic bread from the farmers market, along...

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Bountiful Blueberries

Blueberries are in season right now in our local Bay Area farmers markets.  In addition to tasting great, I’ve read that blueberries may actually reduce the effects of age-related conditions such as...

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Blackberry Jam

Blackberries are in season now and are available locally in our Northern California farmers markets. Making jam is a great way to preserve blackberries so that you can enjoy them all year long.   I...

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Baby Radish Appetizers

Marin Roots Farm brought baby radishes and radish flowers to the market this week.  They were exceptionally fresh and flavorful.  So flavorful, in fact, that I didn’t want to waste one single bite of...

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Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Vegetables with Fennel Flowers

Fennel flowers have a very pleasant spicy, licorice flavor.  I harvested some from my garden to use with a pork tenderloin roast and vegetables.   The flowers  make a gorgeous garnish to serve with the...

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Slow-Roasted Tomatoes

This is one of my favorite ways to bring out even more flavor in vine-ripened tomatoes.  You can either peel the tomatoes first, or leave the skin on – it depends on how you would like to use them.  We...

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Heirloom Tomato, White Corn and Basil Salad

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds heirloom tomatoes (assorted sizes and colors) 2-3 ears white corn kernels (cut off the cob) A handful of fresh basil leaves 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1  Tablespoon...

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Provencal Tomato Soup

Ingredients 6-8 lbs. ripe tomatoes ½ cup olive oil Sea salt Pepper 2 teaspoons sugar 1 head garlic 1 ½ cup crème fraiche You will also need: Large roasting pan Food processor Tasting spoons Large soup...

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Fresh Tomato Tart with Roasted Red Peppers

Ingredients 3 eggs 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup half-and-half ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper 3 tomatoes, cut into ½” thick slices and de-seeded (or use tomato confit) 2 roasted red peppers, peeled and...

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Arugula and Fresh Tomato Side Salad

This is a simple salad but you will find yourself serving it often – with chicken, fish, sandwiches or maybe just by itself. Add some crostini with goat cheese for a nice treat! Ingredients 2-3 cups...

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Roasted Sweet Tomatoes with Basil

This dish works best with sweet, fresh tomatoes, such as sungolds or sweet 100’s. Ingredients 2 cups tiny sweet tomatoes, stems removed 1 small handful of fresh basil leaves (plus more for garnish) 2 T...

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Chilled Heirloom Tomato Soup

This soup gets its freshness from a hint of lemon verbena.  Be sure to choose the sweetest tomatoes you can find.  I like to serve this soup over a piece of poached salmon.  Ingredients 1/2 cup olive...

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New Year’s Day Good Luck Soup

I grew up in Southeast Georgia, and our tradition for good luck for the New Year was eating Hoppin’ John.  To us, Hoppin’ John was a big pot of dried black-eyed peas cooked with hog jowl or ham shank....

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Sungold Tomato and Bread Salad

This dish features some of nature’s best produce – super sweet Sungold tomatoes, sweet red onions and arugula.  These fresh ingredients, combined with your favorite toasted bread cubes and a sweet-tart...

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