Tag archive for ‘farmers’ market’

  • In Season Now: Time to plant those tomatoes

    Beat Bakersfield’s heat by planting your tomatoes now, writes columnist Michelle Beck. Read her tips and tricks for successful tomato growing.

  • In Season Now: Asian greens

    Bok choy, mei qing choy and other Asian greens are delicious sauteed or added to salads. Look for an abundant choice at the Farmer’s Market. Here are some recipe ideas from columnist Michelle Beck.

  • In Season Now: Bare root fruits, nuts, berries and grapes

    Columnist Michelle Beck explains how now is the time to plant dormant varieties of vines and trees to expand your backyard fruit and nut offerings. Also, a lesson in bananas and a challenge to eat more greens.

  • In Season Now: Citrus, citrus, citrus!

    Oranges, lemons, grapefruit, pummelos, tangerines, tangelos — the list goes on and on. Here’s what to do with all the great citrus in season now.

  • In Season Now: Fennel, turnips and new year’s resolutions

    Columnist Michelle Beck makes a pitch for the under-appreciated vegetables available at the farmers’ market now. Also, tips for keeping those healthy eating resolutions.

  • The Green Gift Guide

    Let the Bakersfield Express Green Gift Guide help you find local, eco-friendly gifts to give this holiday season.

  • In Season Now: Persimmons, pomegranates and more

    Columnist Michelle Beck offers ideas for persimmon cookies, bars and a salad. Also, what to do with fresh pomegranates, nuts and Swiss chard. And, a primer on eggs.

  • In Season Now: Pumpkins are for more than just carving

    Pies and jack-o-lanterns are pumpkin standards. But here are some ideas for making soup, roasted vegetables, spiced seeds and cheesecake bars, all with the versatile squash.

  • New farmers’ market opens in southwest

    Residents of southwest Bakersfield no longer have to travel across town to buy farm-fresh produce. Kaiser Permanente now hosts a weekly farmers’ market in their parking lot at 8800 Ming Avenue.