Market scene in Istanbul as seen by yours truly.

Time to say goodbye to September! Almost. Hello October. You came fast but you are very welcome. What did I read this past month? A few things worth sharing. Enjoy!

* To refrigerate Parmesan or not? That’s the question.

* So much to learn about apples! 123 varieties of it.

* So what’s caffeine anyway? Let reveal some coffee mysteries.

* Asian pears and what to do with them.

* Pancakes united! 16 takes on the mighty favorite.

*  Airplane food through the decades.

*  What grows when? Southern Californians, here’s an excellent seasonal produce guide for you.

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