The Ladybug Letter is an open letter from mariquita Farm to everyone with a curiosity about the people, practices, and politics of farming. We send it out every few (several) weeks when we have an article we think you all would love. We do continue to send a weekly newsletter every week...

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220 Oxford Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 | 510.809.0400 | website brunch is served 10-2:30 on the weekends I have been waiting for an opportunity to visit Gather again now that they are serving brunch on the weekends.  The chef, Sean Baker, overcame critic  John Mariani’s fears of Â...

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Our box this week from mariquita Farms contained kohlrabi, a vegetable I had seen before at the farmer’s market, but had not tried myself. I was curious to give it a go, and Julia recommended peeling and eating it raw, like you would carrots or jicama. We tried it last night for dinner and b...

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After 3 years of writing this blog, I feel as though I am circling back to many of the topics I have already covered. Agretti is a great example. I wrote about it in 2009, in a Menu Plan Monday post. Again in Agretti Spaghetti Two Ways , and again in 2010 in another Menu Plan Monday . I think I ...

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Last night I picked up a new batch of lamb from Sierra Farms lamb , so tonight we will be having leg of to celebrate. This is our second purchase from Sierra Farms and I am not sure if it is the producer or the format, but this lamb is very enjoyable and easy to eat. Most of the cuts can be grilled...

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