Photo by Sh4rp_i. Stink bugs are much maligned, pestering bugs that can invade houses – showing up everywhere and smelling quite foul after they die. However, while we might find stink bugs to be an annoyance, they are quite the problem for area farmers. Stink bugs have destroyed area apple and peach crops. Now scientists have are pushing an insecticide that seven states, including Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware, could use to fight the little…

This week, we’re starting a new feature, “This Is How We Do.” So often, we’re at the market or receiving our CSA drop off, and we’re overwhelmed by the quantity of what we’re seeing or getting. So we decided to ask local chefs for some new ideas about what to do with one of our favorite seasonal ingredients. In our first edition, we’re examining peaches.

Photo by sally henny penny Drink of the Week: Bellini If you’ve been visiting your local farmers’ market for the last few weeks, you’ve probably noticed the wealth of juicy, ripe peaches and nectarines. I’ve been enjoying one every day this week, as demonstrated by the drippings on my clothes. They are certainly good enough to enjoy by themselves. The folks at Zuni Cafe in San Francisco thought so and charged $4.50 for a…