http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:43:37 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:27:23 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Crab-is-Arriving-at-Your-Farmers-Market?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner Crab season is now officially open! Think of a big plate of steamed crab with drawn butter and garlic, fat succulent crab cakes with a creamy aioli sauce, or a big bowl of steaming cioppino filled with crab and other fresh seafood. Hungry yet? Boats ... Dungeness crab Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:27:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Crab-is-Arriving-at-Your-Farmers-Market?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Thanksgiving-Sweet-Potatoes?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner A Thanksgiving tradition in many homes is preparing baked, mashed, or candied sweet potatoes. Visit Franklin Thor Farm at the farmers’ market for great sweet potatoes and other potato varieties.So what’s the difference between s... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:10:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Thanksgiving-Sweet-Potatoes?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Holiday-Greenery-at-Your-Farmers-Market?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner The farmers' markets will have beautiful poinsettias, wreaths, garlands, and small evergreen trees soon. Be on the lookout for poinsettias in white, pink, and deep reds, wreaths with a variety of ornaments, and small live evergreen trees in pots. And... christmas trees wreaths poinsettias Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:48:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Holiday-Greenery-at-Your-Farmers-Market?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Thanksgiving-at-the-Farmers-Market?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner Autumn produce is at its peak for this Thankgiving season. Root vegetables, apples, grapes, pears, onions, sweet potatoes, and cruciferous winter veggies like broccoli and cauliflower, winter lettuce, and more can be found at the farmers' market for ... Thankgiving Brussels sprouts Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:47:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Thanksgiving-at-the-Farmers-Market?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Almonds-from-California?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner The Romans showered newlyweds with almonds for fertility, explorers consumed them while traveling the Silk Road, and almonds are mentioned in the Bible. For thousands of years almonds have been important to mankind in several ways.The padres brought ... almonds nuts Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:26:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Almonds-from-California?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m10d16-All-About-California-Citrus?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner “Come to California. The sun shines bright, the beaches are wide and inviting, and the orange groves stretch as far as the eye can see.”From: “L.A. Confidential,” Warner Bros., 1997.California leads the nation in the productio... citrus oranges limes lemons Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:39:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m10d16-All-About-California-Citrus?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Ruby-Jewels-in-the-Pomegranate?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner Did you know that Spanish Padres are credited with bringing pomegranates to California? They grew them at missions some 200 years ago. Today the San Joaquin Valley, the heart of the State of California, is the only concentration of commercially grown... pomegranates Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:37:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Ruby-Jewels-in-the-Pomegranate?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Selection-and-Storage-of-Fresh-Fruits-and-Vegetables?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner Shopping at your neighborhood farmers’ market is a great way to find fresh and delicious fruits and vegetables, direct from California’s farms and orchards.While modern farming, storage and delivery methods allow farm products to be moved... produce storage Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:28:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Selection-and-Storage-of-Fresh-Fruits-and-Vegetables?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Healthy-Halloween-Treats-from-the-Farmers-Market?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner Halloween is a time for costumes, pumpkins, scary movies, parties, and candy. Excess sugar contributes to obesity, hyperactivity, diabetes and more, but candy in small quantities once a year can be a real treat. For healthier Halloween party tre... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:24:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Healthy-Halloween-Treats-from-the-Farmers-Market?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Bay-Area-Farmers-Market-HarvestFest-Events?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner The PCFMA farmers' markets in the Bay Area are busy getting ready for Halloween and HarvestFest events. Pumpkins and gourds appear at the markets, as well as kids in costumes, farmers and producers with decorated stalls, fall accoutrements ... harvestfest halloween cookin' the market Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:32:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Bay-Area-Farmers-Market-HarvestFest-Events?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Pick-the-Perfect-Pumpkin?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner It's the time of year for spooks and goblins and jack o' lanterns. Hayrides, visiting fields of pumpkins, and finding your way through corn mazes are all fun October activities for the family. Look for pumpkin patches in your area and support yo... pumpkins jack o' lanterns Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:08:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Pick-the-Perfect-Pumpkin?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m10d1-A-Plethora-of-Persimmons?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner Known as the divine food in Japan because it’s so sweet, the persimmon is an orange to orange-red fruit about the size of an apple, with four prominent, large, papery leaves at the crown. It has a very thin, smooth, delicate skin that bruises e... persimmons Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:20:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m10d1-A-Plethora-of-Persimmons?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m10d1-An-Apple-a-Day?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner You’ve heard, “An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away.” While it certainly takes more than a daily apple to keep you healthy, it is a step in the right direction. Apples are delicious, easy to carry for snacking, low in calories, a na... apples waldorf Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:37:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m10d1-An-Apple-a-Day?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m9d22-The-Buzz-on-Sweet-Local-Honey?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner Honey bees are responsible for pollinating most fruits, vegetables, legumes and more. In fact, to produce a pound of honey, bees must visit some 2 million flowers. Those floral blossoms help create more than 300 varieties of honey ranging from clover... honey Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:07:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m11d23-The-Buzz-on-Sweet-Local-Honey?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Perfect-Pears?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner Perfect Pears fresh from the farmers’ market– a sure sign that Fall is here. Along with apples, winter squash, grapes, persimmons, pumpkins, and more, the humble, yet elegantly simple pear appears each season.With many varieties grown in ... pears fall fruit autumn Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:43:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Perfect-Pears?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m9d16-The-Root-of-the-Matter--Underappreciated-Root-Vegetables?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner Most people are familiar with common root vegetables like potatoes, onions, garlic, and carrots, but don’t know too much about the other root vegetables, such as beets, turnips, rutabagas, and parsnips. These underappreciated varieties of root ... root veggies parsnips turnips rutabagas beets Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:56:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m9d16-The-Root-of-the-Matter--Underappreciated-Root-Vegetables?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Garlic--The-Stinking-Rose?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner Ah, garlic - the very essence of aromatic cooking. Sauteed with mushrooms, olive oil, salt and pepper, or rubbed over a roasted chicken, or added to Italian sauces, it improves and adds its distinctive flavor to recipes of all kinds. Though I don't t... garlic Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:43:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Garlic--The-Stinking-Rose?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m9d1-An-Eye-for-Potatoes?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner THE POTATO - Few foods are as versatile, delicious, or as nutritious as the potato. A member of the night shade family, it was once thought to be poisonous. We can thank Sir Walter Raleigh for debunking this superstition by planting them on property ... potatoes fingerlings Yukons sweet potatoes Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:25:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m9d1-An-Eye-for-Potatoes?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Back-to-School-Healthy-Lunches-from-the-Farmers-Market?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner Tasty and nutritious school lunches can be one of parents' biggest challenges. One of the surest ways to please the kids and meet the basic dietary guidelines, is to make kids part of the planning and shopping. Within reason, try to accommodate their... healthy lunches school Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:41:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Back-to-School-Healthy-Lunches-from-the-Farmers-Market?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Give-winter-squash-a-try?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner Winter squash is often thought of as just a decorative gourd used during the fall season - pumpkins for jack o' lanterns, pretty yellow and green gourd-type squash for decorating the porch with corn stalks. Most people are unfamiliar with the wonderf... winter squash acorn squash butternut squash Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:16:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7130-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Give-winter-squash-a-try?cid=exrss-SF-Farmers-Markets-Examiner