Tag archive for ‘vegetables’

  • In Season Now: Figs, eggplants and peppers

    7/27/10 • (1)

    For an assortment of eggplant and fig varieties, beyond the one or two you might find in the grocery store, try the farmers’ market or even your neighbor’s yard! Columnist Michelle Beck offers some unique recipes for this seasonal produce. And, if you’re heading to the Coast, try some of her favorite spots for sustainably-grown foods.

  • In Season Now: Juicy tomatoes and tree-ripened apricots

    7/01/10 • (0)

    Tomatoes and apricots are such quintessential summer foods, they deserve their own column, writes Michelle Beck. Here are a ton of great recipe ideas for both abundant harvests this summer.

  • In Season Now: Cucumbers, green beans, popsicles

    6/23/10 • (0)

    Cucumbers are great for salads and dressings – but did you know they’re drinkable as well? Here are some ideas for cucumber limeade and fruit water, perfect for a hot summer day. Plus, columnist Michelle Beck offers new takes on green beans and homemade popsicles.

  • In Season Now: Summer squash, loquats and mulberries

    6/17/10 • (0)

    Our fresh produce expert, Michelle Beck, gives us tips on what to do with all that summer squash coming into season now. Plus, ideas for actually eating ornamental fruits such as loquats and mulberries. Time to raid your neighbors’ yards!

  • In Season Now: Avocados, garlic blossoms, blueberry planting

    4/19/10 • (0)

    Columnist Michelle Beck highlights the newest finds at local markets: California-grown avocados and mild-tasting garlic blossoms. Also now is the time to plant blueberries and fennel, and here are some ideas for making your own yogurt and cheese at home.

  • In Season Now: Beets, squash blossoms, green garlic

    4/07/10 • (0)

    Columnist Michelle Beck shares recipes for produce you’ll find now at the Farmers’ Market: beets, squash blossoms, green garlic, and spring onions. Plus, TV shows you don’t want to miss, including “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution” and the PBS cooking show by the folks at Cook’s Illustrated, “America’s Test Kitchen.”

  • Homegrown tomato business sprouts in Bakersfield

    3/26/10 • (0)

    Baby tomato, eggplant and pepper plants fill Louise Kaiser’s home every spring as she raises thousands of starters to sell at the Bakersfield Farmers’ Market. Go inside her homegrown operation with this video and story by Jeff Nachtigal.

  • In Season Now: Snap peas, asparagus and artichokes

    3/17/10 • (0)

    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

    3/11/10 • (1)

    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: Time to plant those tomatoes

    2/25/10 • (3)

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