Dining - Aug. 23, 2009
Experimenting with frozen basil
This abnormally chilly weekend has inadvertently reminded me that with summer's end also comes the end to my garden's growing season.
Tags: basil, herbs, frozen basil, harvest

Dining - Aug. 15, 2009
Bloom where you are planted
My mother has an affinity for the saying: "Bloom where you are planted." I think it appeals to both her love of nature and the notion that a higher power, whatever your belief, is in control and you are merely a seed in the wind.
Tags: kohlrabi, harvest

Bars & Clubs - Aug. 13, 2009
Uncorked: Visiting Napa Valley during the Harvest
Thinking about going to Napa Valley this year for the harvest? Not unless you planned your trip months ago. This week's column covers the most popular tourist season, and the most hectic for wineries, known as the "crush." We'll discuss the pros and cons of braving the masses from September through October in Napa Valley.
Tags: napa valley, harvest, the crush