Last Wednesday, a friend from the East Coast joined me on a walk through the Santa Monica Farmers Market. While there, he asked what fruit he should be buying, knowing my penchant for buying ...

Every year about now, my heart skips a beat the first time I spy those gorgeous spring onions in farmers markets and grocery stores. You know the ones, I hope? They look like scallions that have ...

The green tubular tops of organic spring onions - By Ken Ilio/Getty Images Spring onions and scallions share a lot of similar traits, with long, slender green tops that transform into pearly white ...

You know, in Puglia—this beautiful, sun-drenched spot in southern Italy—people really know how to take fresh ingredients and make something magical. Seriously good stuff. The calzone di sponsali is ...

So here's the deal, if you're looking to shake up your summer meals, this lentil salad is pretty much perfect. In Italy, ...