Gazpacho immediately comes to mind when the late summer harvests of ripe dry-farmed tomatoes, colorful peppers, and herbs are available in an abundance farmers’ markets. Originally a popular soup from the Andalusia region of Spain, ‘gazpacho’ has become a generic term for any cold soup served cold that has a vegetable or fruit base.  My...Read More

Seafood lovers rejoice! May 1 is the official opening day for local Wild King Salmon from our beautiful Monterey Bay! H & H Fresh Fish Company also has bigeye tuna, opah, king salmon, rockfish, swordfish, yellowtail, petrale sole, scallops, rock crab claws, mussels, and prawns. This year, H & H Fresh Fish Company will be...Read More

Admittedly — hot oatmeal is not my favorite breakfast. But, keeping in mind the benefits of increasing fiber in the diet and chasing the cholesterol monster away, it is a mainstay in the fall and winter breakfast lineup. But, when spring arrives — I’m so ready to jettison the gruel for granola topped with a...Read More

Cherries are one of the most anticipated summer fruits. The short California cherry season generally begins in mid-May, hits its peak by the end of May, and tapers off considerably by mid-June. The San Joaquin and Santa Clara Valleys are ideal for growing cherries with the perfect combination of nutrient-rich soil and sunny yet mild...Read More