We have entered the part of summer where the tomatoes and peppers are coming in hot! I picked up giant cases of tomatoes and peppers from my friends at Pickalittle Farm that went unsold to …
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Recipe: Super Easy, Bulk Salsa
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Trader Joe’s Jicama Wraps – How to Make them Exactly Like Tortillas!
I’ve been on the lookout for this product for a while. Back in the fall of last year, my coworkers went to a produce trade show (yes, produce trade shows do exist, and yes, it …
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We Made Fermented Hot Sauce!
My friends at Pickalittle Farm sent me home with a giant harvest of jalafuego (slightly larger jalapenos) and Fresno chili peppers a couple of weeks back. We decided it was the perfect time to make …
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Garden Update: Happy Harvests
It’s the middle of summer, and both of our gardens are rolling at full speed! I wanted to jump on here and post an update of our harvests so far, both in Bakersfield and Santa …
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Work from Home Lunch: Nicoise Salad
This salad is the ultimate power lunch. It’s super nourishing, full of summer produce, and takes some time to make, giving you a few moments of zen in the middle of the day to step …
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I Made Jose Andres’s Gazpacho
Jose Andres is one of my culinary idols. I grew up outside of Washington DC and had the opportunity to go to a few of his restaurants as a kid, and I almost always visit …
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Recipe: Berry Infused Mason Jar Lemonades
It’s a very hot 106F outside here in Bakersfield, CA, which means it’s perfect weather for a nice fruity glass of lemonade. Lemonade is the perfect summer treat, and we’ve been adding a little extra …
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Recipe: Whole Wheat Almond Pie Dough
This recipe is based off of a galette crust posted by Bon Appetit a few years ago (click the link to check out the original recipe). This recipe has been my go-to for galettes, and …
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Recipe – Garden Fresh Chopped Salsa
We currently have all of the ingredients to make salsa, either fresh from our local farm or harvested straight from the garden. Literally nothing could make me happier! For lunch, I made a beautiful garden …
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Recipe: Vegan Taco Filling: Spicy Zucchini with Lemon and Cumin
I just whipped up this dish for lunch with plans of using the leftovers for grain bowls over the weekend, and boy did it turn out great! It’s not the prettiest dish so I saved …
Claire Aucella 