Update: A readers asks about Shishitos
Nick from Petaluma wants to know where to find Shishito chiles. Do you have a source? If so, please share it here.
Fresh From Our Farmers: Sebastopol
In mid-summer, the Sebastopol farmers market is thriving, though we'll have to wait a bit longer for the best local tomatoes, peppers and eggplant. And part of the charm of this market is the one-of-a-kind-only-in-west-county moments it offers.
Fresh From Our Farmers: Petaluma
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.
Fresh From Our Farmers: Rohnert Park
The Rohnert Park Farmers Market kicked off its 2nd season on June 3 and continues through September. Like all evening markets, it is as much a community party as it is a place to buy local foods from fresh herbs to grass-fed meats.
A yummy salad, as promised
As promised, here is my recipe for lamb's tongue and potato salad, along with several other yummy recipes that call for tongue and suggestions on where to find it.
This Week’s Hidden Gem: Rose and Thorn
Anyone who drives Bodega Highway between Sebastopol and Freestone passes Rose and Thorn, a whimsical gift shop that also sells eggs from the store's flock of happy hens.
Citrus Primer, with Photos & Recipes
DeSantis Farms has made uncommon citrus--Seville oranges, citron, Buddha Hand, limequats and more--readily available in the heart of Santa Rosa. Here are photos, along with favorite citrus recipes from the Seasonal Pantry archives.
Sources for Cinnamon & Other Spices
We no longer have to rely on either mail order or the spice sections of supermarkets. There are three new local businesses devoted to spices.
Foie Gras for New Year’s Eve? Order Now.
If you're making last-minute plans to entertain at home on New Year's Eve, you still have time to order from Sonoma Foie Gras, if you hurry. Orders must be placed by 5 p.m. this evening.
