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Farmstand
David Karp
Fruit detective David Karp roams the world writing about produce for the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and Saveur magazine. He is also the specialty produce buyer for Dean & De Luca in New York City. For information on what David has brought in this month, call 800-221-7714.
1999 Mail-Order Picks
The best mail-order sources for fruits ranging from the exotic to the everyday, just in time for the holidays.
All about Apples
Not all apples are equal, as fruit expert David Karp reveals in this interview about the varieties and uses of autumn's harvest.
Lynne's Short Apple Cooking Guide
A short list of Lynne's favorite apple varieted for cooking and baking.
Fruit Fanaticism
Open yourself to the luscious world of "superfruits" - it may be as close as your local farmers' market.
Peaces and Nectarines with Real Old-Fashioned Flavor
Travel Guide to Australia
Our produce expert discovers the treasures of Aussie cuisine.
On Peaches
Karp's recommended varieties and special favorites.
Short List of Great Mail-Order Fruit
Sapotes
Lynne and our fruit sleuth discuss the joys of the exotic sapote.
White-Fleshed Peaches and Nectarines
Other Features:
Culinary Seeds
New York Times garden columnist Ann Raver gives ideas for new culinary seeds for your garden.
Chile Pepper Sources and Tips
Once you've developed a craving for Sam Arnold's peanut butter stuffed jalapeno peppers and chile chocolate cake, you'll want to explore our chile resources.
Eggplant Tips from Jim Peterson
Jim Peterson, author of Vegetables, gives valuable advice about this wonderful vegetable.
Mycological Clubs
Author Alan Bessette provides mushroom hunters of all kinds with this valuable list of Mycological Clubs in North America
William Woys Weaver's Heirloom Vegetable Seed Sources
Preparing Broad Beans
Excerpted from The Fruit, Herbs and Vegetables of Italy by Giacomo Castelvetro.
International Pawpaw Foundation
Support Local Growers: For a Community Supported Agriculture farm near you, contact the Biodynamic Gardening Association, PO Box 550, Kimberton, PA; 800-516-7797