This seasonal spotlight is all about Hatch Green Chiles. Anyone else addicted to Hatch Chiles? I first discovered these lovely peppers back on my first trip to New Mexico with friends several years ago. In fact, Hatch Chiles are such a delicacy in New Mexico that they have been labeled…
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Oh hey guys! I’m back with another seasonal spotlight. And today it is all about the Tomatillo. Tomatillos are actually one of those fruits (actually they are considered a berry) that are used in more savory recipes, similar to how we think of tomatoes. They originate in Mexico and are an…
Mangoes have always been hit or miss for me. I absolutely love mango flavor, and order mango drinks, smoothies, and desserts whenever I possibly can. But for some reason, buying them at the store and eating them fresh, has always semi-problematic for me. Either I would get a mango that was…
Welcome to the start of stone fruit season! Apricots are one of the first stone fruits to hit the markets in May and is like a herald of the start of summer. While apricots are available canned and dried all year long there’s nothing that beats biting into the sweet and…
This post is all about Rhubarb. The delightfully delicious yet semi-poisonous vegetable that is the farmers market herald of spring. It is most commonly served in desserts, and probably one of the most classic preparations is in Strawberry Rhubarb pie. However it certainly can be prepared on it’s own in solo-rhubarb-pastry glory.…
(Original Image by Moi) Anyone else caught onto the ramps craze? It’s definitely on high speed around here in San Diego this spring. All the restaurants are serving up this delicacy in some form or another. It’s like a pretentious hipster announcement that spring is here. A muddy, pungent, and…