Fall Barbeque with Apricot Pies
One of the main ingredients that led me to the idea of creating a cookbook devoted to Apricots was my re-discovery of Novakovich Orchards in my home town, Saratoga. Having…
Tag: French prune
Valley of Heart’s Delight
“The Valley of Heart’s Delight” The Santa Clara Valley is To those who hold it dear A veritable Paradise Each season of the year. One loves it best in April…
Apricot Bars a Hit at the Saratoga Blossom Festival
We were the first ones to arrive at the Saratoga Blossom Festival on a clear but chilly March morning. Anticipating a warm afternoon, we found a shady spot along the orchard path…
Orchard Rhythms Past and Present
My fondest memories of growing up in Saratoga, surrounded by a remnant French Prune orchard, have to do with experiencing the seasonal rhythm of the fruit trees. I vividly remember…