Walnuts are one of those powerhouse foods that not only offer up a lot of nutrition but are versatile enough to stretch from appetizers to desserts. The new California crop is almost as large as last years. “We are delighted not only with the crop size but also with the high quality kernels we are...
With fall’s chill in the air and plenty of just harvested, root vegetables to play with, this hearty soup makes a comforting lunch or dinner. Try it with gruyere-jarlsberg grilled cheese or panini and sliced apples. Your wine pairing: Ferraton Père et Fils Côtes du Rhône 2008. This is a well balanced white. It’s...
A unique tribute to our nations farmers markets is occurring in upstate New York . This glass harvest is on exhibit at the Corning Glass Museum. Individual pumpkins, gourds and other harvest “produce” will be on sale after that, in the museum store, with pieces beginning at $45
Boston, Massachusetts is filled with possibility this weekend as farmers, chefs and foodies celebrate locally sourced food. The Boston Local Food Festival will share exhibits, demos and local craft beer tastings. Here’s a chance to connect directly with growers to sample and buy their harvest fresh products, as well as enhance knowledge about the...
A new guide to fresh produce is giving insights into the way the chemicals used in growing food become layered into what we eat. Even when we wash food a large number of residues are still at play. Eating with a Conscience explains the impact of this on health and the problems this type...
A contemporary harvest festival is creating a powerful model for bringing people together around locally produced food and wine. Over 50 rockstar chefs and 100 wineries are pulling out all the stops for this year’s Harvest: Farm-to-Table celebrating the agricultural bounty of California’s Monterey County. Local and regional farmers and artisan cheese makers will...
Good news for walnut lovers – the California crop is 17% higher this year. Growers think this may just be a record yield. With plenty of tasty nuts available across the country try this elegant, flavorful plating by Chef Charlie Ayer, paired with a bright Sauvignon Blanc. Walnut, Orange & Feta Ensemble Ingredients 3/4...
