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Purple cabbage and pumpkin carving
As a former journalist, I generally read two or three newspapers a day. But the headlines are so grim of late I sometimes wonder if I...
Oct 21, 20222 min read


Caramel apples & “carnitas” tacos this week
Saturday should be the perfect sunny day to take in the fall colors at the market: those flooding the produce bins and the majestic trees...
Oct 12, 20223 min read


Celery and Concord Grapes and the Dough Nation Pizza Truck
Celery loves rain, a black-dirt country farmer once told me. It stuck. And so when it rains, as it has relentlessly the last few days, I...
Oct 6, 20223 min read


Fresh Bagels, Ginger Elixir and Electric Cars at the market this week
You blinked and now October is at the door. Suddenly you’re digging through your drawers for long sleeves and knits and egads socks! It’s...
Sep 28, 20223 min read


So many things to look forward to at the market
First and foremost, our favorite healthy cooking demo chef, Marti Wolfson, is back. It's been a while. So long, in fact, that her...
Sep 22, 20222 min read


Plan ahead
It seems as though September just started and here we are, halfway through the month already! Calendars (both social and academic) are...
Sep 14, 20222 min read


Back to Basics
This month usually brings a bit more of a schedule and more routine back into our lives; not such a bad thing after the rudderless days...
Sep 7, 20222 min read


Slipping into September
For me, September always signals a fresh start. New beginnings, after a lazy (or crazy) summer, as the case may be. I’ve always admired...
Sep 1, 20223 min read


Adios August
Although, technically, fall does not begin for another month, there is a definite difference once that calendar page is flipped to...
Aug 24, 20223 min read


What's your summer MUST????
We all have those things we must do before it really seems like we’ve fully experienced summer. This week on social media I’ve been...
Aug 17, 20222 min read


Callaloo, currants and cucumber chow
Seeing currants at the market brings back happy childhood memories of berry picking for me. Currants are members of the gooseberry...
Aug 10, 20222 min read


The sights and scents of summer
As colorful tomatoes ripen on the vine and abundantly tumble across farmers market tables, childhood memories of salted tomatoes on fresh...
Aug 4, 20223 min read


Cooling Ceviche and Proud Parents
In the heat of last week’s market, several of us enjoyed the ready-made ceviche and seafood salads at Pura Vida. Their salesperson,...
Jul 27, 20222 min read


Salads, salads, salads and slings
Take a little break from your oven and cooktop this week’s sweltering heat and become one with your salad bowl. Get inspired by the...
Jul 20, 20222 min read


Market vibes
Are you missing Europe this summer? Grab yourself a fluffy pain au chocolat from Wave Hill Breads and a strong espresso from Don Carvajal...
Jul 14, 20223 min read


Apricots!
Did you know that the Chinese were the first to cultivate apricots and that silk dealers are credited for the spread of apricots...
Jul 6, 20222 min read


Celebrate the simple things this weekend
This holiday weekend, focus on the things that bring you joy. Gather close friends around your table for good conversation and delicious...
Jun 30, 20222 min read


This market is Cherry!
When I moved to San Diego for my first newspaper job, I fell into a group of super-talented staff writers who all lived together in a...
Jun 22, 20222 min read


What a doozie of a market this week
Weekends in June are always so busy between end-of-school year events, graduations, weddings and let's not forget Father's Day. Still,...
Jun 16, 20222 min read


Try something new!
It's just as easy to fall into a rut at the market as it is in your home kitchen. Sometimes you just gravitate toward the same items (and...
Jun 8, 20223 min read
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