August brings another period of change in the business of produce. It’s really too warm (okay, hot!) just about everywhere right now. And just like that heat puts stress on people, it also puts pressure on crops. Certain plants will shut down when it gets too hot — sometimes they will even spontaneously abort their [...]
Posts tagged ‘Summer’
The Final Treat of Summer
Posted August 16th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Summer in the City
Posted July 30th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Traveling on vacation this summer? Don’t forget that many of our stores are around the corner from some of your favorite summer destinations! While I’m never one to turn down a relaxing vacation of any kind, those who know me best know that I’m a city girl at heart. My favorite vacations are spent pounding the [...]
Summer Food & (Red) Wine Pairings
Posted July 21st, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Red wines in summer? Absolutely! We know lots of wine lovers enjoy cool and refreshing whites during summer but we’ve got some don’t miss reds that are perfect for the season and the foods that make summer, well…summer. And if these reds (and recipes) linger and end up on your fall table, we promise not [...]
Perfect Summer Food & (White) Wine Pairings
Posted July 14th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Although we believe most seasons are just right for great pairings of food and wine, summer just seems to offer endless opportunities for matching lighter, refreshing wines with simple, easy-to-prepare foods. With the amazing selection of this year’s Summer Top Ten Wines, it’s easy to find delicious counterparts that complement these top-notch summer wines at [...]
Win a Basket of Summer Pantry Favorites
Posted July 11th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Summertime is the perfect time for easy meals and snacks. A well-stocked pantry can help you feed the crew and get back to the pool, hammock or great summer book more quickly. And when that pantry is stocked with tasty options that are free of artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, sweeteners and hydrogenated fats, you’ve got [...]
The Sweetness of Summer Corn
Posted July 5th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
By July, there’s no denying the change in seasons in produce. Last Saturday at my local farmers’ market, our resident asparagus farmer had “last weekend” written in bold letters above her display. In my garden and in the fields throughout Castroville, splashes of day-glow purple signal the flowering end of the spring artichoke season. But [...]
Soothing Summer Muscles
Posted July 2nd, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Don’t let soreness, strains and pain get in the way of your adventures! Support healthy muscles and joints with homeopathic, herbal and lifestyle recommendations for an active summer. Dr. Tiffany Binder is a Naturopathic Physician with expertise in nutrition and supplements. Arnica is a great tool for your first aid kit: Arnica is a flowering [...]
Crazy for Summer Corn!
Posted July 1st, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
There’s just something about corn that screams summer. It’s the kind of food you eat outside, with your hands, preferably barefoot. While we have grown accustomed to having corn available year round, fresh locally grown corn is truly a treat. Enjoy it steamed, boiled, grilled or roasted, or just slice raw kernels from the cob. [...]
Healthy Favorites for Summer
Posted June 30th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Summer’s best ingredients include strawberries, sweet corn, peaches, cherries, eggplant, cucumbers, green beans and more. The flavor of peak produce speaks for itself, and we love to let it shine in some of our favorite healthy recipes for the season. See our full Health Starts Here recipe collection for more ideas. What healthy favorites are [...]
Cherry Fest: The Sweet Taste of Summer
Posted June 28th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Plump, sweet and juicy, there’s so much to love about cherries! Cherry Fest is our way of celebrating all things cherry, so our stores will have plenty of cherries for all of your cherry needs. Summer is the best time to buy cherries because that’s when they’re at their seasonal best so you’re sure to [...]