Fresh From the Farm

Forget the shopping malls. Today’s Tuesday Culver City Farmers Market is a great place for last minute Christmas shopping. Strolling east along Culver Boulevard, you’ll find stands offering unique hand-crafted clothing and accessories, fragrant soaps …[READ MORE]

Last week I stopped by the Tuesday afternoon Culver City Farmers Market around 5:30 p.m. It was already dark outside, but the market itself was well-lit and cheery. Pomegranates and persimmons were the “must haves” …[READ MORE]

As the days get shorter, and the evenings get colder, there’s nothing more comforting than a warm oven wafting wonderful scents of a home-cooked dinner. The crisper air helps many root vegetables reach the peak …[READ MORE]

I had a request for chicken soup recipes this week. Cold and flu season definitely seems to be with us now. Buy plenty of oranges and citrus as well as dark green and orange vegetables …[READ MORE]

This week’s Fresh From the Farm features some traditional family recipes for Thanksgiving side dishes. The sweetness of cooked chestnuts and the flavor of vegetables and bouillon marry well with the taste of Brussels sprouts …[READ MORE]

T- 10 days and counting. That’s “T” for Thanksgiving. You may be a traditionalist when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner: tried and true and much-loved family recipes. Or you might be in a mood to …[READ MORE]

Starting to think about your Thanksgiving menu? Now’s the time to stroll the Culver City Farmers Markets and see what’s at its peak of flavor and nutrition. I saw some very cute looking organic cauliflower …[READ MORE]

Tuesday afternoon or Saturday morning, the Farmers Market is a wonderful place to buy those fresh vegetables and salad ingredients your post-Halloween treat tummy is craving. Stock up on a mix of oak leaf lettuce, …[READ MORE]

I was at a recent dinner party where everyone but me went gaga over the dessert course. I was polite, of course. But inwardly I couldn’t muster up the high level of enthusiasm that the …[READ MORE]

Halloween’s just around the corner. As you walk, bike, or drive around the city you can see spooky graveyards which have suddenly sprung up on neighbor’s lawns, jack-o-lanterns on front stoops and a plethora of …[READ MORE]