The zucchinis have started to take over the farmers market! Once the zucchinis start rolling in, it’s time to get creative with how to use them. Fortunately, this isn’t hard to do, as zucchini is one of the most versatile vegetables out there. And while…
The Apple Hill Farm to Fork 2022 at Delfino Farms was an incredible experience. I love seeing how the Apple Hill farms come together and collaborate for such an incredible evening supporting both local agriculture and the local food bank. Supporting decentralized agriculture and the…
Everyone’s favorite summer fruit is surprisingly versatile in savory dishes. Peaches have a sweet tart flavor that blends well with spice and adds an extra burst of flavor to any dish this summer. Baked cod with peach salsa is a dish I am certain to make on repeat until the last peach is gone.
Recently, when shopping at a farmers market here in Anchorage, I saw these Bulls Blood beet tops, and I knew I had to buy them. And while I didn’t know exactly what I was going to use them for, I did have some pretty specific…
While summer is filled with tons of different types of fruits and vegetables, from tomatoes to watermelons, stone fruits stand out as a favorite. From cherries to peaches and nectarines, these sweet fruits are a total highlight of my summer months. Let’s talk about the…
Now that we’re deep in the summer months, the farmers markets across the country are in full swing. Doesn’t matter if you’re in Alaska or California, there are plenty of markets to visit and fresh produce to explore. And with every farmers market, there’s likely at least one farmer selling carrots. And where there are carrots, there are carrot tops! Don’t discard the tops from your next carrot purchase, chop them up and make this Carrot Top Salsa Verde for a tasty garnish on any grilled summer dish.
Whenever I hear people talk about their favorite types of fish, salmon almost always tops the list. But where’ the love for trout? I find that many of us overlook trout as a tasty fish to incorporate into our meal plans, and believe it or…
As the summer continues on, we will start to see an abundance of squash at the farmers market. But before you run out and buy all the zucchini, let me tell you about all the best summer squashes at the farmers market. You might be…
I generally see tons of blackberries all summer long at the farmers market. And while I love snacking on them, or adding them to yogurt or granola for breakfast, I prefer to mix them into my my savory dishes. Blackberries have a perfect balance of…
It’s July, so it is officially heirloom tomato season! These beauties are the star of summer farmers markets, but there are so many different varieties that it’s a good idea to know the basics before diving in and buying all the tomatoes. Let me introduce…
Can you believe it’s summer already? Even out here in Alaska it is hot, which means that a fast, no-cook meal is greatly appreciated. I know most of us don’t want to turn on the stove when it’s hot inside and out, but we still deserve to treat ourselves to healthy meals. This White Bean and Tuna Salad with Cabbage fills that mission fast and with tons of flavor.
