Adapted from epicurious.com INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 leek (finely sliced) 2 mini sweet peppers, chopped 2 cups of broccoli, chopped 4 large garlic cloves, thinly …
Potato Salad
By Julie Collins INGREDIENTS 1 pound Red New Potatoes 1 tablespoon hot water 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup chives, chopped 3 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/3 cup mayonnaise …
Balance the Beat
My daughters are in a rock band. One plays bass and the other drums. My 10-year old drummer has a problem with The Go-Go’s song “We Got The Beat.” “I keep losing my beat,” she says. “Have you looked …
News From Good Humus Produce
By Annie Main of Good Humus Produce I went for a bicycle ride to Esparto on Sunday, Jeff and I had breakfast at Zach and Nicole’s house. I took my camera and stopped for some photos. I took …
Broiled Cheddar Cauliflower
By Julie Collins INGREDIENTS head of Cheddar cauliflower cut in quarters then sliced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 clove garlic minced Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon dried paprika 1 …
Seedless Citrus
Q: Why do some citrus have seeds and some don’t? To find out, The FruitGuys asked Emily Thacher Ayala, farmer at Friend’s Ranches in Ojai, California (Ventura County). Friend’s grows Ojai …
A Berry by Any Other Name
I’m still processing the post-dinner conversation with my kids during which they debated whether feet were officially weird and whether vegans who watch the TV show Glee should be called “vleegans” or …
Shroom Boom!
By Heidi Lewis People are rarely ambivalent about mushrooms. Whether a treasured morsel or not, many of us find it hard to distinguish between varieties we adore. Enter “The Kingdom”—The Fifth …
Smothered Yellow Squash with Basil
Adapted from epicurious.com INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/8-inch thick slices 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup …
Veggie Stir-Fry
Recipe by Julie Collins INGREDIENTS 3–4 cups vegetables, cut into bite-sized pieces (mushrooms, peppers, celery, carrots, bok choy, broccoli, etc.) 1 onion, sliced in half then cut into …
FruitGuy Noir: A Handy Case
I was soaking my hands in a mixture of Palmolive and probiotic yogurt when I got the call. This was the moment I had been waiting for. Three weeks undercover playing a retired hand model making a …
Sapodilla fruit
Around the world, Sapodilla is also known as zopota, chikoo, sawo, sofeda... an exotic here, but a beloved domestic fruit around the world. Their taste is best described as caramel, and they can be …
Sautéed Kale with Green Garlic
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 bunch of kale 2 tablespoons green garlic or 2 cloves regular garlic, minced 1 medium onion (or half a large onion), chopped 1 tablespoon olive …
Cover Me
“Dad,” my daughter says as I get home from work, “Mom was on a field trip with us today and said, "'Hey gang!’ It was so embarrassing.” She looks at me unblinking as if I should understand. “Dad!” she …
Wearing It On Your Sleeve
I’m not a good poker player. I generally say what I think, and you can read the thoughts I’m not saying across my forehead as if it were an electronic billboard streaming data for all of Times Square …
The Importance of Pollinators
On Saturday, March 12, 2011, a small contingent of FruitGuys joined Cub Scouts from Santa Rosa and participants from the Volunteer Center for Sonoma County at Gabriel Farm in Sebastopol, CA (Sonoma …
How Broccoli Will Save Strawberries: Organic Farming Practices Leave Pesticides Aside
Broccoli Shortcake. Mmmm, can you picture it? Golden cake, florets of green broccoli, and a cloud of sweet whipped cream... What? Doesn’t sound appealing? Do you prefer Strawberry Shortcake? But …
Green Oranges?
Ever see a green-tinged orange and wonder if it means the fruit isn’t ripe yet? The FruitGuys asked one of its citrus farmers, Emily Ayala of Friend’s Ranch in Ojai, CA (growers of the fabulous Pixie …
Sitting Pretty
For me, the word ergonomics has always called to mind carpal tunnel syndrome and back pain. But what does it mean exactly? The science of ergonomics finds the best fit between a person and the …
Warm Asparagus and Spinach Penne
Recipe courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 large bunch asparagus, cut in 1”³ lengths 2 tablespoons + 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 3/4 lb uncooked penne 2 green …
