As leaves were turning from shades of green to gold and orange, we went looking around the Edible Communities for some colorful cupcake inspiration. The delightful collection of autumn tastes and hues we found from our sister publications runs from pumpkin orange to ghoulish green and from sweet to savory. Which will you bake… The post Cupcakes for the Monsters first appeared on Edible East Bay.| Edible East Bay
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When one of my cousins gleefully reminded me of the Halloween spook houses they used to build in their Baltimore basement, I immediately recalled the time they made me put my hand in a bowl full of “eyeballs” (actually peeled grapes coated in oil). Dredging up that memory brought back all the fun of… The post Much Ado About Pumpkins first appeared on Edible East Bay.| Edible East Bay
Many Halloween pumpkins never reach the kitchen, so to help some of them get there, we’re sharing an inspiring collection of pumpkin recipes from around the Edible Communities. Pumpkin Sage Sourdough Recipe by Devon Lang, Jackalope Ridge, Boston, VA, published by Edible Blue Ridge Miso Glazed Pumpkin Recipe by Rich Harris, published by Edible Communities… The post For Pumpkins that Strive to Reach the Kitchen first appeared on Edible East Bay.| Edible East Bay
by Rachel Trachten “If your salad tastes really good, you’re going to eat more veggies,” says Alex Gray, cofounder of Farmor’s organic salad dressings. She feels strongly about the importance of healthy eating as she and her husband, Adam Gray, juggle parenthood and careers with their small but growing business. Adam’s family is… The post A Danish Grandmother’s Salad Dressing Goes to Market first appeared on Edible East Bay.| Edible East Bay
Joan’s Farm and Pumpkin Patch has been a cherished family destination in the Livermore countryside for 35 years. Families can spend the whole day exploring, playing and making memories. There are farm animals to feed and pet, an old-time Western town to wander, and a winding corn maze to conquer. Kids love the hayride,… The post Joan’s Farm Pumpkin Patch first appeared on Edible East Bay.| Edible East Bay
Brentwood’s Smith Family Farm welcomes the community for two popular traditions. The annual Tomato Day on Saturday, September 27 features samples from Bay Area chefs, tomato-themed games and prizes, live music, and food and craft vendors. And the day marks the opening of the Pumpkin Patch, which continues through October 31, 9am to 5pm… The post Tomato Day & Pumpkin Patch Opening at Smith Family Farm: Sept 27 in Brentwood first appeared on Edible East Bay.| Edible East Bay
It’s never too soon to start getting ready for Halloween, and this free quirky two-hour history tour at Oakland’s Mountain View Cemetery is one place to start. Guide Barbara Gibson takes you to the final resting places of Victor “Trader Vic” Bergeron, James Folger, Frank Norris, Ina Coolbrith, and Domingo Ghiradelli, as well as… The post Food & Literature Tour at the Cemetery: Sept 27 in Oakland first appeared on Edible East Bay.| Edible East Bay