“We gather together”: Diestel Turkey and fresh, local sides for dinner
We’re having a Diestel turkey for tonight, with gravy, potatoes, home-made stuffing and Brussels sprouts with bacon. The Diestel turkey is cooked in the oven the old-fashioned way, with chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, sage and thyme), butter and olive oil. It is basted regularly. The stuffing is made with Italian sausage, breadcrumbs fashioned from a […]
Fall Colors Getaways in Nevada City, Grass Valley and Truckee-Tahoe
WITH GRASS VALLEY AND NEVADA CITY AS A BASE, visitors can view fall colors in historic towns and along the “roads less traveled” — Hwys. 49, 174 & 20. Enjoy the splendor of fall, along with food & wine, arts & culture, history, shopping and recreation. NEVADA CITY Check into a B&B, inn or motel: […]
A hip food-lovers hangout may emerge in Nevada City, near its farmers market
Some of our favorite “foodie paradises” are in the Bay Area, and we are regulars. The Ferry Building Marketplace in San Francisco and the Rockridge Market Hall come to mind. The Ferry Building also is home to a popular farmers market where we used to shop. Now, we believe, this phenomena may be coming to […]
“Farm-to scoop” edibles abound
You’ve heard about farm-to-table and farm-to-fork dining. Now a “farm-to-scoop” movement is underway—referring to desserts that are made from fresh, natural or organic ingredients. Summer is the best time to make the natural treats because of all the fruits and veggies growing in the foothills. Think rhubarb ice cream or ice pops, for example. The […]
Artisan Foods at Farmers Markets
THE BOUNTY AT FARMERS markets includes more than seasonal fruit and veggies. Artisan food also is offered, including bread, cheese, jams, sausage, pâté, meats and fish. Some examples we enjoy from the Foothill Farmers Market (at one or more locations): cheese from Dedrick’s Cheese in Placerville; sausages from Smokey Ridge Charcuterie in Placerville; chicken, lamb, […]
“Farmacology” author Daphne Miller to speak at Miners Foundry on September 13
Friday, September 13, the Nevada City Farmers Market and Miners Foundry Cultural Center present a special evening with Daphne Miller, MD, the critically acclaimed author of “Farmacology-What Innovative Family Farming can Teach us About Health and Healing” and “The Jungle Effect” with opening remarks by local doctor and author Dr. Jeff Kane. Part clinician, part […]
Foothill Flavor: farmers markets, festivals and art & wine walks
Here’s our magazine’s summer guide to what’s happening this summer: FOOD Nevada City Farmers Market Saturday mornings until Nov. 23. NCFarmersMarket.org Nevada County Certified Grower’s Market Saturday mornings until Nov. 23 at historic North Star House in Grass Valley. TheGrowersMarket.com Foothill Farmers Market offers markets throughout the region. FoothillFarmersMarket.com Tuesday: Roseville Truckee (Truckee River Regional […]
Eat Your veggies! Vegetarian cuisine growing
THE RANKS OF VEGETARIANS and vegans are growing, thanks to increasing health awareness, environmental concerns and more locally sourced fruit and veggies. As many as 10 percent of adults consider themselves vegetarians, even though they may eat fish or chicken occasionally, according to the Vegetarian Resource Group. The foothills and Sierra are blessed with an […]
The new “Art of Real Food” cookbook and farmers markets
WHEN IT COMES TO PLANNING DINNER, the answer should be a simple enough: “What’s in season?” Once a challenge in the “boomer” era of processed food, that’s changing rapidly, thanks to the growth of local farms, farmers markets, food co-ops, CSA “veggies in a box”—and education. In The Art of Real Food: Seasonal Recipes for […]
Local food: A hallmark of Nevada County
AN HOUR FROM SACRAMENTO ON “the road less traveled,” Nevada County is blessed with an abundance of ranchland and farmland. There are more than 80 farmers and ranchers selling their products, most of them belonging to Nevada County Grown. From grass-fed beef to organic vegetables, the county supports a well-rounded local harvest. The produce is […]
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