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Written by Linda Hayes
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 It was all about greens at last week's Boulder County Farmers' Market in downtown Boulder, Colorado. Piles of mustard greens and Egyptian walking onions from Red Wagon Organic Farm in Longmont. Pails of baby arugula, mixed lettuces and spicy greens from Black Cat Farm-Table-Bistro, an edgy little restaurant a few blocks away whose owners also run an organic farm just outside the city. (Note: We recently posted an interview with Black Cat chef -- and farmer -- Eric Skokan). Baskets of Bordeaux spinach, chives and other herbs from Toohey & Sons Farm in Hygiene. 'Alright by us,' my husband and I agreed as we packed up what we could into our cooler bag, knowing that it needed to survive the trip back home to Aspen. It had been a long, wet, chilly spring in the high country, Boulder included at 5,344 feet. We were overjoyed to see the early season crops from local farmers looking so perky and promising. |
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Written by Ann Shepphird
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 Chances are when you think of The Pierre, New York, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, the thoughts run to the things one associates with an iconic New York City luxury hotel: elegant doormen, black-tie galas and an amazing concierge team. What might not come to mind -- especially in a bustling city like New York -- is an emphasis on environmental friendliness (the incredibly comfortable beds are made from recycled steel and bamboo fibers) and local, seasonal fare in the restaurants. But that’s just what is found in the hotel’s Le Caprice with new chef Ed Carew (who changes the menu weekly based on what’s in season) and in the Pierre’s Two E Bar & Lounge. Two E’s seasonal offerings run both to food and cocktails, most recently including a watermelon salad (left, featuring local goat cheese) and a cocktail called the Gin Gin that features ginger, cucumber, mint and lime. It was originally created as a seasonal cocktail for Fashion’s Night Out in 2009 but was so popular it became part of the standard menu and is still one of their best sellers. Even better, they were kind enough to send along the recipes (click "read more"). Enjoy! |
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Written by Abbie Mood
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 With its Mediterranean climate, it’s no surprise that the area in and around Ventura, California, makes it easy to grow a variety of fruits. One of the more popular ones is the lemon. Whether it’s the local Ventura Limoncello in a Lemon Drop at the Watermark or Limoneira lemons used in one of the lemon cake desserts at the Sidecar, lemons can be found just about everywhere. On a recent trip to Ventura, sponsored by the Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau, I toured Ventura Limoncello and Limoneira, two local companies that are deep into the lemon business.
As soon as you walk into the offices of Ventura Limoncello, you are met with the fresh smell of lemons. James Carling and his wife, Manuela, run the entire operation with just the help of Manuela’s parents and (occasionally) their son. They scrub and peel the locally sourced lemons by hand, then soak them in 190-proof grain alcohol (pictured above), filter the liquid in a stainless steel tank, blend with a sugar and water mixture, then measure out by hand. The liquid is then sent for analysis to be sure they maintain the alcohol content stated on the label. The leftover lemon fruit is sent back to the grower to use as mulch for the nearby blueberry fields. Ventura Limoncello offers the Limoncello Originale, Limoncello Crema, and seasonally, a delicious Blood Orange flavor.
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Written by Michael Costa
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There’s only one place in the world where you can explore markets on two continents in a single afternoon: Istanbul, Turkey. It’s the only city to call both Europe and Asia home—the Bosphorus Strait and the Sea of Marmara separate the metropolis, with Europe on the left, and Asia to the right. There are approximately 12 million people living in Istanbul and, with a population that large, markets abound in nearly every neighborhood—lucky locals have access to a mind-boggling variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seafood, spices, and more. Turkish tomatoes and potatoes in particular are considered among the finest in the world.
I recently visited Istanbul, and spent a day with local cook and guide Selin Rozanes (pictured with me below) whose company Turkish Flavours specializes in all things culinary for visitors, from cooking classes to market tours. We explored the 350-year-old Spice Market (A.K.A. Spice Bazaar, or Egyptian Bazaar) in Eminönü on the European side, then took a short ferry ride to the Asian side, where we pored over the outdoor market in Kad?köy. 
Because Rozanes is a resident, she knows many of the shopkeepers, so I had a chance to taste several items as we nibbled our way from stall to stall, including tiny Turkish green plums, gigantic grape leaves, and even steamed mussels stuffed with rice, known as midye dolma in Turkish. Above is just one of the photos I snapped that day at the market, with more available here on the Share & Learn tab. Maybe they will inspire you to plan a visit yourself -- or, in the meantime, inspire you try some dishes on your own that combine a taste of Europe with a taste of Asia. |
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