The Care and Storage of Walnuts

2024-03-13T10:10:06-07:00By |

I love walnuts and eat them pretty much every day, partly because they are delicious and versatile, but also because they are rich in the plant-based omega-3 fatty acid alpha linolenic acid, or ALA. As with other omega-3s, ALA is extremely healthy, but it’s also a more fragile oil. In other words, it can go rancid easily if not stored properly. Here's what you need to know.

Recipe: Socca

2024-03-13T10:10:10-07:00By |

My interest in the chickpea flour, water and olive oil pancake known as socca peaked when we were planning our first-ever trip to the south of France. Socca is popular not just in southern France and Italy. The traditional—and best—way to cook it is in a wood-fired oven (mobile or otherwise), but you can easily make do with your home oven using a skillet or pizza pan.

Precious Cargo

2024-03-13T10:17:34-07:00By |

People think it's weird that I'll go to California with empty suitcases and fill them up with produce to take home, but I don't see why. I mean, I'm already going there, I love visiting farmers markets when I travel, and it's torture to leave those markets empty handed.

Bonjour, again!

2024-03-13T10:17:38-07:00By |

Well...so much for posting while I was in France. That went real well. I have two excuses, though...other than enjoying my time in the Cote d'Azur and Paris. Here's a few pictorial highlights, including a few of French cats, because the internet doesn't have enough cat photos.

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