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Jim Dixon wrote about food for WW for more than 20 years, but these days most of his time is spent at his olive oil-focused specialty food business Wellspent Market. Jim’s always loved to eat, and he ...

Poets and gardeners agree that no flavor better captures spring’s sweet song than that of a perfect English pea. They may well be right, but most of us are just going to have to take their word for it ...

These Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas are a quick and easy side dish that’s bright, fresh, and ready in minutes. They’re lightly cooked in olive oil and butter until crisp-tender, then finished with a spritz ...

When I was coming up with today’s recipe, it actually started out as blistered green beans. Unfortunately, the green bean selection at my grocery store was, shall we say, less than appealing. The ...

What’s happening: Come check out the new, monthly Live Street Art Chalk-Off at the Lafayette Farmers Market this Thursday, June 27 at 4 p.m. Three artists will compete monthly for a chance to win a ...

What’s in season: Often referred to as just “sugar peas,” sugar snap peas are known for their sweet and bright but delicate flavor and great crunch. The peas are a cross between the English pea and ...

Instructions: Remove and discard the stem end and string from each sugar snap pod. Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the sugar snap peas, salt and pepper and saute, ...

Editor's note: An oldie, but goodie Go Ask Mom recipe. My older daughter found this recipe at Harris Teeter, showed it to me and then asked nicely, "you HAVE to make this." (Emphasis all hers.) Other ...

Russ Parsons is the editor of The Los Angeles Times' Food section. He likes Sugar Snap Peas, which are available at Southern California farmers markets right now. He recommends cooking them lightly, ...