As I departed from my usual Sunday sojourn to the California Growers’ Market (beneath the Rt. 50 viaduct) I noticed a high volume of foot traffic at the intersection of Broadway (parallel to ‘X’ street) and 5th Streets. I assumed, correctly, it was coming from the ‘other’ Farmers’ Market – sometimes referred to as the… Continue reading Broadway [Sunday] Farmers’ Market – it’s more than an after thought…

The tomatoes are amazing this year! They are both plentiful and flavorful. The wet winter and reasonably dry spring got the growing season off to a great start. The 100 degree summer days/weeks we’ve suffered don’t look like they’re having an adverse impact on the quality of the fruit. (Sac Midtown Farmers’ Market)

A pleasant start to the weekend. The ‘Fleur de Mer’ is from one of my favorite appelations for rosé wines, the Côtes de Provence – wild strawberry, melon, and lavender aromas. Very similar on the palate with the addition of citrus and a bit of minerality. Served up with a couple of distinctly different cheeses: Toma –… Continue reading Kicking off the kicking back…