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Marvel Stripes are a large, late season heirloom tomato with alternating red and yellow or orange stripes. They are meaty and mild. In this recipe, they complement both the delicate flavor of fresh mozzarella and the zing of freshly made pesto.
MARVEL STRIPE & FRESH MOZZARELLA CROSTINI WITH RUSTIC PESTO Recipe from Terra Firma Farm
Remove the leaves from 1 bunch of basil and chop roughly. Mince 1 clove of garlic. Add basil and garlic to a food processor and purée with 3-4 ..read more
Cherokee Purple, Black Prince and other black/purple/brown heirloom tomato varieties are always the first to ripen, and are the most abundant early in the season.
CHEROKEE PURPLE TOMATOES WITH ARUGULA & SOFT EGGS Recipe from Terra Firma Farm
Dice 1 large or 2 smaller Cherokee Purple (or other brown or purple tomatoes), removing the core. Toss in a bowl with 1/2 teaspoon salt and let sit for 10 minutes, then drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Cut 1 large clove of garlic into slices. ..read more
Heirloom tomatoes have been handed down from farmer to garden over generations. They come in all different shapes and sizes: small to large, round to knobby, to fluted. They are also in all colors of the rainbow: not just red but pink, green, brown, yellow, orange, purple, white and various combinations. There are green and yellow striped heirloom tomatoes, red and orange striped, and even purple and green striped.
Different tomato colors generally indicate different flavors. Black and purple tomatoes tend ..read more
With so many new summer fruits emerging, it can be hard to choose which ones to try. Plumcots (also known as pluots) are an interesting hybrid cross between plums and apricots. There are many different varieties available in a rainbow of colors throughout the summer. Our friends at Family Tree Farms, a premier California grower of plumcots, highlighted a few available this July.
1. Family Tree Plumogranate: Similar to pomegranates, this signature variety has a sweet, intense taste and is very high in ..read more
As the summer progresses, the opportunities abound to enjoy fresh stone fruit in peak season. In order to experience these sweet fruits at their best, it’s important to know the best way to select and store them. Our friends at Family Tree Farms, a family-owned company that provides quality California-grown stone fruit, gave us a few tips.
A recent article in The Wall Street Journal stated that there are two main reasons why more people don’t eat fish. One reason is a fear of health risks. The second is a lack of understanding of how to buy and cook it properly.
Why Eat Fish?
Research shows that there are several important benefits to including fish in your diet:
Fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins such as D and B2 (riboflavin) that are beneficial to heart and brain ..read moreThere are so many reasons to include fish in your diet, so we asked our chief fishmonger to share two of his favorite fish recipes made with easy cooking preparations. The use of herbs adds a delicate aroma to both dishes, which makes it easy to appreciate the wonderful nuances of fresh fish from your local Mollie Stone’s fishmonger.
Keep reading for the recipes.
Wishing that you could escape to Italy for the summer? A sip of a refreshing Negroni just might be what it takes to transport you there. This cocktail has strong roots in Italy’s history and can be found at almost any local bar throughout the country. Considered an aperitif – an alcoholic beverage served before a meal to stimulate the appetite – it is dry rather than sweet.
The cocktail was invented in 1919 in Florence by bartender Fosco Scarselli when ..read more
Our top picks for July feature healthy snacks, products to boost your energy for summer activities, delicious condiments, and great meat alternatives that will turn up the taste on any vegetarian meal.
1. Seasnax Chompers or Stix Seasnax are the perfect bite-size snacks. Chomperz are delicious seaweed curls wrapped in rice and seasoned just right. Stix are a light, crispy treat that you can enjoy anytime to satisfy that sudden craving or snack attack. Take both on your next trip, hike, or ..read more
California Avocados are grown on nearly 5,000 family farms in the coastal regions of California – spanning from San Luis Obispo County down through San Diego County, where the climates are mild and the soil is rich. Locally grown California Avocados are in season from early spring through late fall and right now are peak availability here at Mollie Stone’s.
The California Avocado is creamy, nutty superfood, and is naturally nutritious with nearly 20 vitamins and nutrients. Their nutrient-dense profile makes them ..read more
