BY DEBRA J. MORRIS For those who appreciate a tomato’s simplest, most delicious form, the arrival of summer’s exquisite heirloom tomatoes is a yearly delight. They are being harvested now and you can look forward to the wonderful colors, shapes, sizes, and flavors of these beauties arriving at your farmers …
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The East Bay Regional Park District is celebrating Juneteenth with a Free Park Day on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in recognition of the date when the last of the enslaved Black Americans were notified of their freedom. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally recognized celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in …
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BY DEBRA J. MORRIS Round, long, crooked neck, straight, dark green, light green, yellow, multicolor, two-tone – the varieties are endless! Summer squash has names like pattypan, zucchini, zephyr, crook neck, straight neck, Italian, globe (eight ball), Tatuma, and chayote squash, all with the mild squash flavors we have all …
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BY DEBRA J. MORRIS After a winter of dense stews and carb-heavy recipes, it’s time to lighten up your meals with fresh and delicious spring greens and baby vegetables. You’ll find spring lettuce and baby spinach, fat spring leeks, fragrant spring garlic and green onions, big stalks of asparagus, and …
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Stephen Master was born at Mikro Horio, Evritania, Greece, on November 26, 1930. He passed away peacefully at home at the age of 93, with his family by his side the evening of Thursday February 8, 2024. He was a devoted and loving husband to Dina (Constantina) Master for over …
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BY DEBRA J. MORRIS It’s the Year of the Dragon! On February 10, 2024 the Chinese New Year begins and is celebrated for 14 days. It’s a time to welcome longevity, wealth, and prosperity and to eliminate any negative “chi” or energy. Make a trip to the farmers’ market to …
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BY DEBRA J. MORRIS Do you ever get tired of making the standard, run-of-the-mill recipes? Does your family groan when you serve the same old dinner again? Why don’t you try some unique produce the next time you cook? Uncommon and interesting produce from the farmers’ market can make your …
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BY DEBRA J. MORRIS Oranges, tangerines, grapefruit, lemons, and pomelos are here to brighten up the holidays. Mandarins and oranges are available in large quantities, little kumquats fill bins and boxes, giant pomelos and grapefruit cover market tables, and both blood oranges and cara cara oranges hold colorful surprises inside. …
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BY DEBRA J. MORRIS Who can resist a fluffy baked potato or a creamy potato gratin? Few foods are as versatile, delicious, or as nutritious as the potato. A member of the night shade family, it was once thought to be poisonous. We can thank Sir Walter Raleigh for debunking …
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BY DEBRA J.MORRIS Farmers Market Week highlights the vital role that farmers markets play in our nation’s food system. We celebrate it the first week in August and this year it takes place from August 6th to August 12th. Each year a different theme is highlighted, featuring one of the …
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