The Edinburgh farmers market had everything: produce, cheese, a bridal couple, dogs, paella, olives, breads…a plethora of products and people-watching.

The NOLA farmers market: no tchotchkes, doodads, gewgaws, knickknacks or trinkets here, just fine NOLA foodstuffs, friendly folks, and some fantastic music.

Show me a farmers market and I’ll show you authentic growers and artisans, folks who care about what we put in our bodies, lovingly making products by hand.

Warning – this might be a rant. Many moons ago, back when I still listened to AM radio, I heard a physician on a call-in show called “Ask the Doctor” make a pronouncement about food and healthy eating, and it stuck with me: Eat as […]

A multinational look at arepas, the traditional Venezuelan bread stuffed with various fillings. They are a big hit at the Edinburgh Farmer’s Market.

Spicy homemade tomato juice is easy to make and good for you! Just add vodka for the perfect Bloody Mary.

An easy-peasy smorgasbord is the treat-yourselves antidote to Friday night cooking.

The Saturday after Thanksgiving is Small Business Saturday, a fitting reminder to “shop small” after the Black Friday frenzy.  (I wasn’t in that frenzy, but have seen the reports.  Shudder.) I love to head to the Tomball Farmers’ Market on Small Business Saturday and visit […]

It’s a beautiful Saturday morning here in Southeast Texas, and we’re headed out to the Farmers’ Market to see what bounty it holds for us.  A recent trek yielded acorn squash, which resulted in a marvelous side dish for roast chicken. So delicious, even the […]

The five basic flavors – bitter, salty, sour, sweet and umami – are highlighted in this Kale and Nut Butter Salad with Pineapple, Almonds and Tomatoes.

Locavore luxury. Simple pleasures. Austin farmers’ market treasures.

A pepper jelly slaw is born of a condiment compulsion.

Small Business Saturday is a great reminder to “buy local”. I’m off to the Farmer’s Market.