Anyone living in California has seen nopales before, even if they don't realize it. Those cactus with the big oval paddles topped with spiky red fruit you see on the side of the road or invading your neighbor's yard? Yup, that's a nopal, also known as a prickly pear cactus. But unless you are from a [...]
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Taming of the Squash: Chayote and Tomato Tart
Okay, I have two apologies to get out of the way: #1 - I'm sorry I have been MIA . The craziness of summer caught up with me and I've fallen behind. Roaming the aisles of Berkeley Bowl looking for exotic produce inspiration takes quite a bit of time, which I haven't had any extra [...]