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It's always exciting to watch the summer fruits transition to fall vegetables. Several farmers had shiitake mushrooms for sale this wee...

Three talented local chefs cubed, julienned, mashed, boiled, roasted, pickled and fried sweet potatoes, assembled three exceptional dishes ...

I bought a head of broccoli at the market this weekend and wanted it to last more than one meal. Recalling an old recipe for orecchiette wi...

The Durham Farmer's Market will hold its fourth annual chef challenge Saturday, and I'll be one of the judges! Chef Bil...

Fresh ginger and turmeric are available at the market these days, but my family recipes have little need for either. The Indian recipes I k...

Justin and Kate Meddis of Rose's Market and Sweet Shop performed a chicken butchery workshop at the market this weekend. Thei...

I wrote about the wonders of fresh tomatoes last summer, particularly in a raw tomato sauce, also known as salsa cruda. I've always vi...

Last Sunday was my last day of summer vacation, as teachers reported back to school Monday for our annual week of work to prepare for the s...

It's been a long time since my last post, but I've stayed busy cooking and eating. Stay tuned for new recipes, and in the meantime ...

North Carolina's mild winters allow some crops to grow year-round. The best greens of the year come during the winter, when the cold te...