Sweet, floral, earthy, sometimes almost spicy—honey is far more interesting than a spoonful stirred into tea. In the kitchen, honey is one of those wonderfully useful ingredients that can move easily from sweet to savory. A little honey can soften the sharp edge of vinegar in a vinaigrette, balance mustard or chile in a sauce,...Read More

Here on the Central Coast, the gardening season doesn’t necessarily end when summer does. Fall may be one of the best times to begin. We are extraordinarily fortunate to live in one of the most abundant agricultural regions in the country. Week after week, our local farmers bring us beautiful lettuces and greens, apples and...Read More

Finding peanuts at a California farmers market is a bit unexpected—which is exactly what makes the fresh peanuts from KT Farms such a treat. California agriculture seems capable of growing almost anything, but peanuts remain a relatively small specialty crop here rather than one of the state’s major commodities. They thrive in a long, warm...Read More