Fresh herbs are one of the simplest ways to transform everyday cooking. A handful of chopped parsley brightens roasted vegetables, basil turns tomatoes into summer on a plate, and cilantro adds freshness to everything from tacos to salads. Unfortunately, herbs are also one of the most frequently wasted ingredients in the kitchen. The secret is...Read More

There’s nothing quite like a homemade summer pie fresh from the oven. Filled with juicy peaches, sun-ripened berries, cherries, plums, or figs from the farmers’ market, it’s one of the simplest—and most satisfying—desserts of the season. Yet even experienced bakers occasionally run into trouble. A runny filling, a soggy crust, or over-browned edges can turn...Read More

The best summer pies begin long before you turn on the oven. They begin at the farmers’ market, where fruit is often picked just a day or two before you bring it home. Unlike fruit harvested early for long-distance shipping, locally grown peaches, berries, apricots, and plums develop their fullest flavor on the tree or...Read More

There are certain flavors that instantly transport us back to childhood. Fresh peaches running down your wrist. Strawberries still warm from the sun. The first bite of homemade vanilla ice cream melting faster than you can eat it. For generations of Americans, the Fourth of July has been filled with simple pleasures—backyard barbecues, neighborhood parades,...Read More

Tender, flat Romano beans—sometimes called Italian pole beans—are one of summer’s hidden gems. Unlike slender green beans, Romano beans are at their best when cooked slowly, allowing them to become silky, buttery, and full of flavor. Braised with onion, garlic, olive oil, and a splash of white wine or water, they make a wonderfully rustic...Read More

There’s a reason chefs and home cooks alike seek out pasture-raised and grass-fed meats at the farmers market. Animals raised on pasture develop richer, more complex flavor, firmer texture, and a nutritional profile that reflects a more natural diet. But if you’ve ever found yourself wondering why a beautiful grass-fed steak seemed to cook faster—or...Read More

The easiest way to grow one of the world’s healthiest leafy greens! If you’ve read our article about watercress, you already know this humble leafy green has earned a reputation as one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables you can eat. The surprising part? It’s also remarkably easy to grow. Despite its reputation as an aquatic...Read More

This quinoa salad is simple, delicious, and packed with plant-based protein. It's an easy dinner idea you can make ahead and refrigerate, ready in under 30 minutes. Healthier than potato or macaroni salad, it offers a nutritious alternative to summer side dishes.Read More

The humble green you probably won’t find at the farmers market—but can easily grow yourself. For years, kale has enjoyed superstar status. It’s been blended into smoothies, baked into chips, tucked into salads, and celebrated as one of nature’s healthiest foods. So when I recently learned that researchers had identified an entirely different leafy green...Read More

Walk through a farmers market on a Saturday morning and you’ll see baskets overflowing with berries of all colors, bunches of leafy greens, fragrant herbs, peaches, plums, tomatoes, and dozens of other seasonal treasures. Most of us think we’re shopping for food. In reality, we’re shopping for something much deeper. We’re shopping for soil. That...Read More