Ashmead's Kernel apples may not be pretty, but they have "the most intense, complex flavor of any fruit in the world."
Harvest whites for the season include Hungary's Tokaj and Italy's Campania.
The ins, outs and tasty recipes for Chinese Bao -- "chewy-soft" steamed and stuffed buns.
Los Angeles has a lot of new dining spots in the works, ranging from a second location for Umami Burger to the upcoming Cafe Habana.
Restaurants: Venice's AK has become the Tasting Kitchen, with a "magic chef" and hunger-inducing dishes, and LA's Amalia morphs rustic Guatemalan cooking into "urbane cuisine."
Restaurants: Brentwood's Tavern offers great starters but disappointing mains, Lazy Ox is heading to Little Tokyo and San Gabriel's Ning Jie serves comfort-style bachelor food.
These days, just about everything is DIY -- including homemade tofu! But when time is of the essence, there are places to buy it in Los Angeles. And if you require a little more info, here's all you need to know about the soy-based blocks.
The story behind Circle C Ranch and its co-owner Kim Blain, whose gorgeous fruit and colorful personality made her a legend at the Hollywood Farmers Market.
Restaurants on the rails: A look at how chefs make fine dining work with the small kitchens and delays of train travel.
The non-profit SEE-LA does its part to bring the fresh and delicious world of farmers markets to underserved communities with a Farmer's Kitchen.
Louisiana Best Seafood is pure So-Cal, and might boast the best fried fish in Los Angeles.
The 8 oz. Burger Bar has hit its stride, offering a solid beer list and, of course, notable burgers.
The wine of the week is an "elegant and approachable" 2007 Stoller Vineyards Pinot Noir JV Estate.
A recipe for soupe à l'oignon gratinée, or French onion soup, done restaurant Comme Ça-style.
David Mas Masumoto writes about his 80-acre organic peach, nectarine and raisin farm, and shares his lyrical thoughts on peach farming.
Talk about local -- restaurants are starting their own gardens to help supply their diverse menus.
The wine of the week, a 2007 Willi Schaefer Riseling Mosel Qualitätswein, is a prime summer bottle.
Though their city may be warm year round, Los Angelenos also have farmers market fever. The Times checks out notable pre-prepared foods at the markets, provides tips for to creating a meal from a bounty of titillating ingredients, shares a list of current ripe-for-the-pickin' fruits and details the move to bring the markets to hospitals.
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