Tag archive for ‘seasonal produce’

  • In Season Now: Snap peas, asparagus and artichokes

    Early spring vegetables are here! Look for sugar snap peas, asparagus and artichokes in produce aisles and at the Farmers’ Market. Also, columnist Michelle Beck offers more gluten-free finds, such as flour blends, donuts, waffles and bread crumbs.

  • In Season Now: Napa cabbage, grow your own veggies

    Seasonal eating columnist Michelle Beck shares recipes for preparing Napa cabbage, as well as ideas for growing your own vegetables at home and a way to zest up your muffins.

  • In Season Now: Celery root, rutabagas and sunchokes

    Eat your roots! But you don’t have to stick to potatoes and carrots, or even turnips and parsnips. How about trying a celery root, rutabaga or sunchoke? Here are some fresh ideas from columnist Michelle Beck.

  • In Season Now: Kale, cauliflower and cilantro

    Columnist Michelle Becks shares ideas for adding some green to your holiday cooking, with leafy kale, green cauliflower and cilantro pesto. Also, an idea for featuring fruit in your green salad.

  • In Season Now: Dates, nuts and sugar cookies

    Columnist Michelle Beck shares a simple idea for turning dates into a yummy holiday treat. Also, try date shakes, Swedish nuts and gluten-free sugar cookies.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • In Season Now: What to do with all those apples

    The many varieties of apples in season now can be eaten fresh or made into applesauce, jam, or baked goods such as pies and bars. Or try this recipe for apple-blue cheese-walnut salad.