Ned Ludd Restaurant in Portland
My friends and I were thrilled to discover Ned Ludd in Portland. We went there on a chilly, rainy Sunday evening after a day of exploring Portland’s cheese, chocolate and wine shops. What a delight...
View ArticleAskinosie Chocolate
Perhaps the BEST chocolate in the world is being made by Shawn Askinosie in Springfield, Missouri. Seriously. It has become my absolute favorite, and I taste a LOT of chocolate. When starting up...
View ArticleNo More Plastic Bags at SF Farmers Market
Starting on May 23rd, the SF Ferry Building Farmers Market has banned the use of plastic bags by the vendors at the market. This is a trend that may be picked up by other farmers markets in the area....
View ArticleReverie-Daydream Boutique
Melissa and Sean McArdle recently opened a new online shop, Reverie-Daydream Boutique . They feature unique and beautiful artisan products from around the world. Their goal is to bring to their...
View ArticleRoasted Asparagus Frittata with Bacon (optional)
Ingredients 14-15 medium stalks asparagus, washed 2 Tablespoons olive oil 3 strips bacon (such as Niman Ranch Applewood Smoked Bacon), optional 2 Tablespoons butter 1/4 cup chopped scallions 6 large...
View ArticleFresh Strawberry Margaritas
In making homemade cocktails, I start with great ingredients. That typically means a trip to my garden or else to the farmers market for seasonal fruits. In this recipe, I use strawberries but you...
View ArticleFish in Sausalito
My restaurant pick this time is Fish in Sausalito. Fish is located on Harbor Drive and is dedicated to serving sustainable seafood. The chef/owner, Kenny Belov, works with near-by farmers to serve...
View ArticleReconstituting Sundried Tomatoes
My favorite sun-dried tomatoes (hands-down!) come from Everything Under the Sun in Winters, California. They are intensely-flavored and packed with Vitamin A, minerals and fiber. I love to have them...
View ArticleFresh 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 ArticleChocolate-Banana-Cinnamon Whole-Grain Paninis
These chocolate-banana-cinnamon paninis are favorites of ours. We have them a couple of times a month for breakfast, usually on the weekend. We like to use rustic bread from the farmers market, along...
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Bountiful Blueberries
Blueberries are in season right now in our local Bay Area farmers markets. In addition to tasting great, I’ve read that blueberries may actually reduce the effects of age-related conditions such as...
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Blackberry Jam
Blackberries are in season now and are available locally in our Northern California farmers markets. Making jam is a great way to preserve blackberries so that you can enjoy them all year long. I...
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Potato Pancakes with Stewed Apples
Potato pancakes seem especially good on a cold, rainy day. These are made with yellow Finn potatoes, but Yukon Gold or russets will work fine. The key is to ring out the excess water that is in the...
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Easy Citrus-Olive Oil Muffins
These muffins are delicious and easy to make. They contain no butter or milk but use low-fat yogurt and olive oil instead. I have made these muffins with a number of different citrus fruits – Meyer...
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Olive Oil Coffee Cake with Blueberries and Pears
This coffee cake is so simple to make and is moist, crunchy and delicious. I used olive oil and yogurt in this recipe instead of butter and milk. You can use any fruit that is in season. In this...
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Sunny Meyer Lemon Marmalade
Meyer lemons are abundant year-round on my trees in Sausalito. I try not to waste a single lemon. I give a lot of them away as gifts to friends and neighbors, and I look for new ways in which to...
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Blueberry-Meyer Lemon Buttermilk Pancakes
These pancakes are light, fluffy, moist and full of lemony flavor, along with plump blueberries. I buy baskets of ripe blueberries at the farmers markets in the summertime and freeze them for later...
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Seasonal Mini Frittatas
These mini frittatas use the season’s last corn, along with roasted peppers and onions. Of course, you can use your own combination of ingredients. Sauteed mushrooms, herbs, potatoes, roasted...
View ArticleCrunchy Apple-Blueberry Coffee Cake with Almonds
This coffee cake is decadent with its wealth of fruit and its crunchy topping. You can use almost any fruit in it. Feel free to experiment with strawberries, pears, nectarines, peaches, or...
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