Small pickling cucumbers are available now at KT Farms at the Aptos Farmers Market, so this is the ideal time to make pickles. Making a small batch of pickles is a great weekend project that combines creativity with practicality. If you’re new to canning, following this simple guide for your first project will hopefully build...Read More

Cornbread is an all-American bread, tracing its humble roots back to the days of the early settlers. When the first colonists arrived in North America, wheat flour was unavailable and they had to turn to local resources to make their bread. Corn was one of the first crops to be grown by the Native Americans,...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