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Fresh Green Garbanzo Beans

Fresh green garbanzo beans were onhand this morning at the San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers Market!  I have eaten dried garbanzo beans and even canned ones, but never fresh ones.  The fresh garbanzos...

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Fresh Hazelnuts from Freddy Guys in Oregon

My fresh Oregon hazelnuts just arrived!  Since discovering the fresh hazelnuts that are grown in Oregon, I have really come to appreciate the flavor and versatility of these aromatic nuts.   I like to...

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Arugula Pesto

This recipe is fantastic for a quick appetizer with bread or for a sauce with pasta.  You can substitute a number of herbs and greens for the arugula with great results. Ingredients 2 handsful of...

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Primavera

One of my favorite restaurants these days is not a sit-down restaurant at all but an outstanding food purveyor at the Saturday San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.  I can hardly wait to get to the...

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Bruschetta with Strawberries, Yogurt and Lemon Verbena

This recipe is quick and easy and healthy, too!  Ingredients 4 slices of thick country bread Good quality extra virgin olive oil 1 cup fresh, seasonal strawberries, coarsely chopped About 6 medium...

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Nectarine Galette

A galette (rustic tart) is one of my favorite summer desserts!  I have been known to make a dozen at one time – all using different fruits from the farmers market.  One of my favorite fruit choices is...

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Vegetable Paella

There are a couple of tricks to making paella.  One is the rice.  For beginners, I would highly recommend using Bomba rice from Spain.  It has a shorter grain and is more “foolproof”.   The other is to...

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Chilled Heirloom Tomato Soup

This soup gets its freshness from a hint of lemon verbena.  Be sure to choose the sweetest tomatoes you can find.  I like to serve this soup over a piece of poached salmon.  Ingredients 1/2 cup olive...

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Restaurant Chez Serge

I have had several opportunities to visit Chez Serge in Carpentras, France, and I continue to be very happy with the food, service and atmosphere there. The restaurant is owned and operated by Serge...

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Curried Butternut Squash Soup with Jalapeno Pepper and Pinenuts

This soup is a great way to warm up a chilly Autumn day.  It is also a good starter for a Thanksgiving holiday meal. Ingredients 2 shallots, peeled and chopped 4 T olive oil 4 cups butternut squash,...

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Granola

We absolutely love granola.  I make this recipe at least once a week.  It doesn’t last long around our house.  It isn’t very sweet, which is how we like it.  However, you can increase the amount of...

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Southern-Style Cornbread Dressing

I grew up eating cornbread dressing for special occasions, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas.  This dish, baked in the oven in a casserole-style baking dish, is made with savory homemade cornbread and...

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