Tag archive for ‘seasonal produce’
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Apples and wine tasting, all in a day trip to Tehachapi
Just 40 miles from Bakersfield, our neighbor to the southeast calls itself the “Land of Four Seasons” and one of the best seasons to visit is autumn.
