This week my neighborhood got its first ever certified farmer’s market! I am beside myself with joy! I love farmer’s markets. Why, you ask? 1. I am supporting my local economy by buying seasonal food grown by farmers in my area. There is no reason to eat produce that is not in season. Everyone used […]
Wordless Wednesday | Mango Madness
Organic Persimmon, Red Bartlett Pear and Pomegranate Salad
I never thought a salad would be THE HIT of my Thanksgiving table. Never. It’s just a bunch a lettuce for goodness sake! This salad had my guests moaning and groaning like they had never had a salad before! I make a moist and juicy turkey that melts in your mouth! My Spiced Roasted Winter […]
Wordless Wednesday | Autumn Persimmons
Hibiscus Scented Fig Compote
Fall is here and figs are all over the markets. Here is Southern California, fig trees are everywhere, so having friends and neighbors giving out bags of figs is normal. A friend of my mother brought us a bag of beautiful Mission figs, and I knew I was going to abscond with those figs! Sorry […]