Have you ever wandered through the farmers market, spotted a strange bumpy green vegetable, and thought: What on earth is that? You’re not alone. One of the most fascinating specialty crops grown by KT Farms at the Monterey Farmers Market is bitter melon — an ingredient beloved throughout Asia, India, Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and...Read More

Don’t let the ingredient list fool you—this dish is elegantly simple once you see how the two components come together. Tender oyster mushrooms are simmered in a fragrant sake and soy mixture, then tossed with crisp bok choy that’s infused with a light ginger-garlic “tea” made from the vegetable trimmings. The concept was born by...Read More