I first discovered the farmer’s market in high school when my mom and I would go to the one located near the Civic Center in Marin County. We’d go on Sundays starting in the spring because that’s when our favorite fruits, the stone fruits, came into season. I continued the tradition through college and even… Continue reading Citrus-Marinated Pork Chops
Tag: Melissa’s Produce
Hatch Chile Guacamole
We’re right in the middle of Hatch Chile season. So, if you’re a chile fan, you’re going to want to strike while the iron (or chile) is hot. Unlike other popular chiles, these beautiful green chiles are only available for about 6 weeks, from August to September. That short time period makes these chiles extra… Continue reading Hatch Chile Guacamole
Hot and Cold Lemon-Lime Sorbet
It’s June which means it’s officially summer; and while the temperature out on the west coast hasn’t changed that much, the rest of the country has finally thawed out. Actually it appears they’ve gone from fridgid to hot with no break in between. We had a couple unusually hot weeks back in May when all… Continue reading Hot and Cold Lemon-Lime Sorbet
Beet Glazed Cod and Beet, Blood Orange, Bok Choy Salad
Saturday my husband went fishing with some friends. He’s been wanting to go for awhile now, but always had a conflict. Well this time he was free. So he got up at the crack of dawn and joined his friends for what turned out to be an awesome day on the water. They were out… Continue reading Beet Glazed Cod and Beet, Blood Orange, Bok Choy Salad
Honey Mustard Pretzel Crunch
The Big Game is Sunday and if you’re anything like me you’re having a party. A party means guests, guests usually mean hungry people and that means you want to make sure you have a lot of yummy treats available. Finger foods that are easy to pick up and gobble between touchdowns. Chips and salsa… Continue reading Honey Mustard Pretzel Crunch
Pomegranate-Corn Salsa
Unless you’re living under a rock, you know that the big game is less than two weeks away. Even if your teams didn’t make it to the big show (yes, my Pats were humiliated on Sunday meaning their season is over), you may be having a few people over to watch the game anyway. And… Continue reading Pomegranate-Corn Salsa
Dragon Fruit Panna Cotta
Fall is here. But if you think that means all the yummy fruit is gone until next spring I have a surprise for you: there’s still plenty of fruit out there to enjoy. And it’s not just apples, either. There’s passion fruit, prickly pears, pomegranates, dragon fruit, not to mention all that citrus. How do… Continue reading Dragon Fruit Panna Cotta
Pickled Watermelon Cucumbers
I love cucumbers. And I’m not partial. I’ll eat English cucumbers, Persian, Japanese… it doesn’t matter. They’re delicious with the skins on or peeled off. I’ll eat them straight or in salads. And my sons, they love them too. As a matter of fact, whenever A sees me chopping one up he asks if he… Continue reading Pickled Watermelon Cucumbers
Hatch Chile Ice Cubes and a Giveaway
Today I thought I’d spice things up a bit… literally. I know it’s usually my cocktail day, but since summer’s drawing to a close, I thought I’d do something that goes in one of those classic cocktails instead of the cocktail itself. Other than the liquor what could possibly go into a classic cocktail? Ice… Continue reading Hatch Chile Ice Cubes and a Giveaway
Blood Orange Beef Stir Fry
Fruit is one of my favorite snacks. There’s absolutely nothing better than picking up an apricot, peach or plum and taking a huge bite out of that soft sweet flesh. Unfortunately you can’t get fresh plums or peaches this time of year. If you want fruit, your options are somewhat limited to apples, pears and… Continue reading Blood Orange Beef Stir Fry