This summer, it’s oyster heaven at Mollie Stone’s! Picture this: sitting in your backyard, enjoying the warm summer breeze while slurping on some fresh cold oysters. Doesn’t that sound AMAZING? That’s right, you can skip the long drive out to Tomales Bay—enjoy fantastic, just-shucked oysters in the comfort of your own home.
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What to Do With Your Carrot Tops
We love buying carrots with the tops still attached because they’re simply just gorgeous that way. But what do you do with the tops after you’ve eaten all the carrots? Most of us just toss them in the compost or trash bin, but who knew you can eat them? Yup, they’re completely edible.
Vegan Lemonade Cupcakes
What’s more perfect on a hot summer day than lemonade? How about lemonade cupcakes? These vegan cupcakes are super moist and delicious, your friends won’t even know they’re vegan. They’re also made with simple ingredients that can be found in any pantry. Make these cupcakes for your next summer birthday party, poolside BBQ, bridal shower…or just because!
Béarnaise-inspired Grilled Oyster
Planning a BBQ? Or… just having a really intense craving for oysters? It’s easier than you think to enjoy restaurant-quality oysters at home by firing up the grill!
Today we’re going to do a Béarnaise-inspired grilled oyster. If you’re not a fan of oysters, this savoury buttery Béarnaise recipe is worth bookmarking because it is to-die-for on a French baguette or sourdough.
California Avocado Roll
It’s California avocado season, so we have to eat ALL THE AVOCADOS, right?
But seriously, we could eat this avocado roll everyday. The sticky tangy rice brings out umami flavors of the avocado we never knew existed. If you haven’t tried avocado rolls, you should immediately! They’re fun and easy, making them the perfect economical, on-demand fix for your sushi craving.
Our Craft Beer Summer Picks
The sun is out, the weather’s warm and the days are longer. You know what this calls for? BEER. Kiley, our Craft Beer Expert, picked some of his favorite beers for you to enjoy this summer.
Fire up the grill, get your swimsuits on, and let’s get the party started:
Creamy Vegan Vietnamese Avocado Shake
The idea of a sweet dessert smoothie made from avocados may seem a bit strange at first, but it’s delicious – we promise! In fact, most Asian cultures only eat avocados in sweet preparations rather than savoury recipes. The avocado creams perfectly, which gives the shake a texture similar to a reallllyyy smooth frozen yogurt.
Raw Milk Cheeses, What About Them?
One of the hottest food trends right now is eating raw. So what about raw milk cheeses?
This may be to your surprise, but it’s likely you are already eating raw milk cheeses. For hundreds of years, traditional European cheese recipes have used only raw milk. Often you will find that raw milk cheeses are sharper and more defined in taste. That’s because when milk is heated or pasteurized, much of the good bacteria (which create the rich flavors in cheese) are ..read more
Local Greens, An Alternative Farm in Our Very Own Urban Backyard
When you think of a farm, you probably imagine a green field that spans miles and miles somewhere along Highway I-5. Little did you know, there’s a thriving 2,000 square foot farm right in the heart of Berkeley. Last week we took a behind-the-scenes tour of Local Greens, a fully operational organic farm inside of a warehouse space. They currently produce over 2,000 pounds of microgreens each month! It’s quite impressive considering they only have 12 employees, most of them ..read more
“Deliciously Made From Leftovers” Salad
Don’t feel like having the same thing twice? Spice up your leftovers with some new flavors and turn it into a salad! We love to get creative with leftovers—it’s more exciting to eat something “different” even if it’s using the same ingredients as last night’s dinner.
