Fresh Green Garbanzo Beans
Fresh green garbanzo beans were onhand this morning at the San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers Market! I have eaten dried garbanzo beans and even canned ones, but never fresh ones. The fresh garbanzos...
View ArticleFresh Hazelnuts from Freddy Guys in Oregon
My fresh Oregon hazelnuts just arrived! Since discovering the fresh hazelnuts that are grown in Oregon, I have really come to appreciate the flavor and versatility of these aromatic nuts. I like to...
View ArticleArugula Pesto
This recipe is fantastic for a quick appetizer with bread or for a sauce with pasta. You can substitute a number of herbs and greens for the arugula with great results. Ingredients 2 handsful of...
View ArticlePrimavera
One of my favorite restaurants these days is not a sit-down restaurant at all but an outstanding food purveyor at the Saturday San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. I can hardly wait to get to the...
View ArticleBruschetta with Strawberries, Yogurt and Lemon Verbena
This recipe is quick and easy and healthy, too! Ingredients 4 slices of thick country bread Good quality extra virgin olive oil 1 cup fresh, seasonal strawberries, coarsely chopped About 6 medium...
View ArticleNectarine Galette
A galette (rustic tart) is one of my favorite summer desserts! I have been known to make a dozen at one time – all using different fruits from the farmers market. One of my favorite fruit choices is...
View ArticleVegetable Paella
There are a couple of tricks to making paella. One is the rice. For beginners, I would highly recommend using Bomba rice from Spain. It has a shorter grain and is more “foolproof”. The other is to...
View ArticleChilled Heirloom Tomato Soup
This soup gets its freshness from a hint of lemon verbena. Be sure to choose the sweetest tomatoes you can find. I like to serve this soup over a piece of poached salmon. Ingredients 1/2 cup olive...
View ArticleRestaurant Chez Serge
I have had several opportunities to visit Chez Serge in Carpentras, France, and I continue to be very happy with the food, service and atmosphere there. The restaurant is owned and operated by Serge...
View ArticleCurried Butternut Squash Soup with Jalapeno Pepper and Pinenuts
This soup is a great way to warm up a chilly Autumn day. It is also a good starter for a Thanksgiving holiday meal. Ingredients 2 shallots, peeled and chopped 4 T olive oil 4 cups butternut squash,...
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Granola
We absolutely love granola. I make this recipe at least once a week. It doesn’t last long around our house. It isn’t very sweet, which is how we like it. However, you can increase the amount of...
View ArticleSouthern-Style Cornbread Dressing
I grew up eating cornbread dressing for special occasions, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. This dish, baked in the oven in a casserole-style baking dish, is made with savory homemade cornbread and...
View ArticleSalad of Snap Peas, Bacon and Marcona Almonds with Meyer Lemon Dressing
This week I found the most flavorful snap peas at the San Francisco Ferry Plaza farmers market. These peas are so delicious when just eaten as as snack, but I wanted to do something different with...
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