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Something magical is happening just east of Los Angeles, in the dry, hot deserts of the Coachella Valley. No, I’m not referring to the golf, tanning, or retirement homes of Palm Springs, but rather to the production of nature’s own candy: the date. Primarily grown in the US in Southern California, the date truly is [...]
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There’s something adorable about apricots. I’m not sure if it’s their fuzzy skin, pixie-like golfball size or that they resemble little baby butts. One thing that isn’t so cute about them though is the price! I shopped several stands over the weekend and even hit up Safeway and couldn’t find an apricot cheaper than ~$3.50 [...]
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My love affair with strawberries started at a very early age. When I was just learning to talk, “stroppies” was one of my first words. And I sure ate a lot of “stroppies”. Luckily, I grew up in San Diego, where they have a long growing season thanks to copious amounts of sunshine. As kids [...]
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Twilight fans, take note! Between November and early Spring you can sink your fangs into the vibrant flesh of a blood orange and stave your new-found thirst for blood! And for any non-Twihearts out there, rest assured you can still enjoy the tart and tangy flesh of this crimson Winter fruit in salads, drinks, and [...]
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Apples are by far my favorite go-to healthy snack. They are packed with fiber so they keep you full for a long time (while only weighing in at about 80 calories), make a great match for peanut butter (another favorite of mine) and cheese (and who doesn’t love to sneak in cheese anytime you can?!). [...]
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After an overly ambitious jam-making session, I was left with a bag full of perfectly ripe pluots that I couldn’t bear to waste. I never seem to have luck with pie crusts (as my disgruntled family can attest after an unfortunate pumpkin pie situation last Thanksgiving), so I tried this “rustic” version. It combines all [...]
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