When you can’t get to a farmers market, there are several local farm stands that provide excellent alternatives to supermarkets. Tierra Vegetables is one of the best for anyone who lives in northern Santa Rosa, Windsor or Healdsburg and for anyone who passes along the Highway 101 corridor. Produce sold [...]
There’s a wreath on the door of the Green String Farm Store, located at the corner of Adobe Rd. and Frates Rd. in Petaluma, made of beautiful feathers, some of which I recognize as coming from Barred Cochin hens. All the feathers in the wreath are from the happy chickens [...]
The Sonoma Valley Certified Farmers Market is one of the county's year-long markets. In mid-Autumn, it offers a glorious way to shop for nearly everything you need to feed yourself and your family.
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.
With just a few quince, you can make enough membrillo--quince paste--to last until next fall. Quince paste, a sweet condiment, is traditionally served with cheese.
Dry Creek Peach & Produce is harvesting the last of the year's crop and you can find them at the Healdsburg farmers market on Saturday morning or stop by the farm stand Saturday or Sunday.
Tomatoes are begging for attention: There's no better time to make and enjoy fresh salsa.
One talisman of fall, the bulbous quince, has appeared at the farmers market. It's time to make quince paste!
From the Seasonal Pantry archives, here are several delicious and easy recipes that call for pears.
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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.