Flavor First

March 2022
The vibrant colors of spring produce (lettuces, herbs, peas, carrots, baby peppers) bring excitement and fresh flavors to our tables after months of hearty winter fare.

June 2020
Growing up in the Midwest, our produce offerings were very limited compared to the plethora of fruit and vegetables that are available to me now in California.

December 2019
Like a curry in India, or a mole in Mexico, most Laotian families have their own spice combination for their country’s national dish, Larb. 

September 2019
Many people choose to follow restrictive eating plans these days, whether it’s to lose weight or to restrict certain nutrients (such as carbohydrates) or a specific compound (such as the gluten protein) from their diets. For that reason, I tend to not write about grains as frequently as I used to.

August 2017
Growing up, both of my grandmothers had gardens, so I have lots of great memories of incredibly fresh produce and amazing meals.

February 2017
Millions of Americans begin each year starting a diet - it’s a national tradition. It’s also traditional for many of us to fall of the wagon by February...