It’s not too late to get in the last of your canning and pickling. Dill is still available at the markets. Here are some interesting facts about dill: Dill grows about 3 feet tall and grows just about anywhere, as long as there is sunlight. A member of the parsley family, it’s often mistaken for...Read More

Although zucchini can be found year-round at grocery stores, summer squash really is a thing of summer. At least, that is when it is at its best here on the central coast of California. The season starts in mid-spring with the advent of squash blossoms, and then the fruits (the actual “squash”) show up in...Read More

There are two types of halibut found off the west coast, each having imaginative names: Pacific halibut and California halibut. The California halibut found in the Monterey Bay are technically flounder, and its legal market name is California flounder. In spite of all the name confusion, it’s a mild, firm fish and can be grilled,...Read More