In today's Seasonal Pantry, which you can read here, I look back fifteen years, to the inaugural column. As promised in the column, here it is: Farm Market Strategies: First published, 23 April 1997 Is it just me, or is spring particularly intoxicating this year? Northern California has rarely seemed [...]
In January. farmers are reading seed catalogs and planning their spring strategies. Many are farming, as well; we are blessed with year-round farmers markets with plenty of freshly-harvested produce. The Santa Rosa farmers market is our largest and it thrives in the winter. In addition to market regulars, heavy hitters [...]
The Sebastopol farmers market is beautiful and inviting in October. Be sure to allow yourself plenty of time, so that you can enjoy the community of the market as well as the best fruits and vegetables you can find anywhere.
The Occidental Bohemian Farmers Market has just two weeks left in its 2011 season.
The Petaluma Farmers Market is thriving, with a bountiful late summer and early fall harvest.
Summer is sliding into fall, with a glorious abundance of local produce that is showcased at the Healdsburg Farmers Market.
The Petaluma Certified Farmers Market on Wednesday afternoons has both vendors familiar from other markets as well as a few who attend only this market.
Most farmers markets operate rain or shine and although a rainy Sunday morning is a great excuse to linger in bed with the paper , the Sebastopol farmers markets offer delicious rewards--including some of the best strawberries anywhere-- for anyone who decides to rise and shine.
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Have trouble remembering what’s in season when? Looking for a favorite recipe from the Seasonal Pantry or Pairing archives? Michele Anna Jordan, Press Democrat columnist, chef, teacher and author of almost 20 books, draws from 17 years of columns and articles for seasonal suggestions, recipes and menus and tips on exactly where to get the finest local foods at their peak moment. And, yes, she takes requests. Just name the dish or even a few of the ingredients and, like magic, you’ll find the recipe here in no time. Any questions related to ingredients, cooking, nutrition and eating are welcome.