I often make these hearty, flavorful sandwiches when friends and family come to help out on the ranch. I can prepare most of this meal ahead of time—the meat and coleslaw can be made the...

This cake is one of my favorite treats to bake in the spring, when fresh lemons pop up in farmers markets and backyards all across Southern California. I sweeten it with honey from the beehives...

  This fried chicken brined with lemon and rosemary and drizzled with honey is unbelievably delicious! It’s also pretty simple to make; once I get the chicken in the brine, I can just let it...

All of the fruits I love to jam, such as plums, strawberries, peaches, and apricots, are in full swing, and so begins my summer ritual of staying up late and canning. Summer days are often...

When Carmen Ruiz De Huidobro and I met, nine years ago at an event at the ranch, we instantly bonded over our shared love of Spanish culture. Carmen, who lives in Los Angeles but was...

On a recent foggy morning, something was up at the Saturday farmers’ market. Shoppers were preoccupied and looked like they were on a mission. A little ways from my stand, I saw a farmer struggled...

Quick Pickles: Quick Pickling is a great way to preserve vegetables without all the hassle of boiling the jars. This recipe will enable you to pickle many of your favorite veggies, including onions (red, yellow,...

Lima beans are a summer staple on the ranch. Farmers have been growing these big, meaty beans on the Central Coast for generations, and we enjoy them in a variety of dishes throughout the year....

Some number of years ago (we don’t actually remember how long ago it was; we just know that it was in the “before times,” when we didn’t have kids yet), Austin and I were eating...