Spring and summer weather present the perfect opportunity to grill your favorite foods. Why not enjoy some portobello mushrooms? Once grilled, this large, versatile mushroom can be served whole …
Raw and Delicious Watermelon Radish
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm ShopWatermelon radishes (aka Rooseheart, red daikon, or red meat radishes) are perfect just as they are, not to mention gorgeous! This variety is an heirloom Chinese …
Don’t Get Sick!
Raise your hand if you have already gotten the fall cold that’s in circulation. Did you wash that hand? Probably not—or not enough. Fall heralds the beginning of the flu season in the office and on …
Asian and European Pears Share Ancestry
Separated at Birth What most of us recognize as a classic pear is the European pear (Pyrus communis), cultivated since the Bronze Age—the Botticelli form, Audrey Hepburn neck, and colors ranging from …
Climate Change Raises California’s Chances of Drought
While the scientific jury is still out as to whether or not human-caused climate change is the source of extreme storms and other natural disasters, scientists say climate change has increased global …
Watermelon Radish 3 Ways
Watermelon radishes are gorgeous, and perfectly delicious just as they are! They have a nice crunch and a clean taste with just a little kick. Here are a few simple ways to enjoy them:As an …