Tag archive for ‘healthy eating’
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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.
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Cafe closure leaves vegan void
Elaine’s Cafe becomes the second downtown lunch spot to close this month as owner Tracy Thompson makes the difficult decision to end the nearly two-year run of Bakersfield’s only vegan restaurant.
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In Season Now: Eggnog, real maple syrup and gingersnaps
Columnist Michelle Beck relishes the season when she can indulge in her favorite eggnog and real maple syrup. Also, she suggests trying cardamom snaps in place of ginger snaps, and reviews the warm, thick Mexican drink “champurrado” found at Ranch Market.
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In Season Now: Yams, cranberries and more Thanksgiving treats
Columnist Michelle Beck shares the difference between a yam and a sweet potato, plus ideas for making your own cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie this holiday.
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Taking the frustration out of gluten-free eating
For people with food allergies, particularly wheat, here are some tips and resources for eating well.
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Introducing a new series on fresh, local and seasonal food
Michelle Beck shares tips on shopping farmers’ markets and preparing seasonal produce. In season now: What to do with butternut squash.
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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.
