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James Rubenstein

James Rubenstein

Greg Hamm stands behind a table with kohlrabi in a basket. The kohlrabi are round and green with leaves shooting out of

How to cook with kohlrabi, the space capsule of vegetables

Kohlrabi, a vegetable cousin of cauliflower and kale, is available at the Oxford Farmers Market. The vegetable's variety of uses make up for its unfortunate name, James Rubenstein writes.
James Rubenstein Jul 7, 2024
Local varieties of raspberry coming in season in Oxford

Local varieties of raspberry coming in season in Oxford

The summer crop of raspberries is hitting stalls at the Oxford Farmers Market and in local grocery stores.
James Rubenstein Jun 28, 2024
A pint of red cherries in the lower right corner, with pits in a bowl above it. Next to them, a baking dish with cherries and

Tart cherries, now in season, make for simple baked treats

Locally picked tart cherries, currently available at the Oxford Farmers Market, are perfect in simple baked goods. Try mixing them with almonds and granola for a simple treat.
James Rubenstein Jun 21, 2024
Sean Scott stands on the left of a closed door with an "The Oxford Free Press" sign and cuts a blue ribbon with scissors.

From the board president: We hope to be the newspaper Oxford deserves

Welcome to the start of the Oxford Free Press, a new nonprofit newspaper which intends to fill the gap covering civic life in our community.
James Rubenstein Jun 13, 2024
Strawberries and creme fraiche between two scones on a blue and white plate outside

This strawberry season, buy local

Hello again to readers who have seen this column, which focuses on local food, in The Oxford Press and The Miami Student, and welcome to newcomers. The column started 11 years ago, when the editor of The Oxford Press visited the newly opened MOON Co-op Grocery. Impressed by the store,
James Rubenstein Jun 7, 2024

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