Culinary News
Month: August 2014
Recently Foraged Ingredients: Vol. 3
August 28, 2014
This edition of recently foraged Ingredients takes us to the Wednesday Santa Monica Farmers Market. This is one of the best markets in the country and a favorite with local Southern California chefs. Chefs scour the market for hard to find ingredients and secure their relationships with the local farmers. Here is what we found …
Ingredient Spotlight: Tomatoes
August 8, 2014
We are in the midst of a very good tomato season this year. Many varieties of heirlooms are going strong right now and we are seeing dry farmed early girl tomatoes available sooner then usual in the west. Also look for Italian varietals such as San Marzano Tomatoes from specialty sellers and Creole Tomatoes in …