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These young and not-yet-ripe chickpeas are from the University of California's West Side Research and Extension Center in Five Points.

Check out the chicks

As food costs rise, protein-packed chickpeas gain more attention.

In west-side fields, there's a legume poised to play a bigger role in shoppers' diets -- and in California agriculture.

It's the garbanzo bean, also known as the chickpea. Here in the central San Joaquin Valley, you'll see it in two forms. The next few weeks bring the harvest for the young, green chickpeas prized among Hispanics, Indians and other ethnic groups. By mid-June, they'll have turned into the more familiar yellowish-tan beans sold dried or in cans.

By Joan Obra / The Fresno Bee

05:47:14 PM Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Foodie Q&ATony Briseno
Owner and chef, Veni Vidi Vici
1116 N. Fulton St., Fresno

06:20:00 PM Thursday, May 8, 2008

Highs & lowsIn Gerald Sullivan's home, there's a "significant-other cabinet" with food he shouldn't eat with abandon: Krusteaz Belgian waffle mix. Kona Coast Aloha Sweet Onion Grilling & Dipping Sauce. Powdered sugar. Bowtie pasta.

By Joan Obra / The Fresno Bee

05:33:54 PM Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Foodie Q&ABrent Walton
Owner and pitmaster, QN4U BBQ
1400 Clovis Ave., Clovis

01:00:28 PM Thursday, May 1, 2008

Incredible edible flowersSpring brings us many treats to eat at the farmers markets: hollyhocks, pansies, bachelor's buttons, borage and nasturtiums.

By Joan Obra / The Fresno Bee

05:56:09 PM Tuesday, Apr 29, 2008

Foodie Q&ALouie Maglieri
Owner, Oggi Cosi si Mangia
1110 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno

11:05:20 PM Thursday, Apr 24, 2008

Homemade food for babyWith seasonal, local and organic foods rising in popularity, it's no surprise that these trends are reflected in baby food. Increasingly, supermarkets stock refrigerated and frozen products made with fresh fruit and vegetables.

07:11:12 PM Tuesday, Apr 22, 2008

Safety is key when making food for babyWhen preparing baby food, it's especially important for all work surfaces to be clean.

By Joan Obra / The Fresno Bee

07:03:33 PM Tuesday, Apr 22, 2008

Foodie Q&ASammy Kinalele
Executive chef, Twist
7835 N. Palm Ave., Fresno
Age: 48

08:11:35 PM Thursday, Apr 17, 2008

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