The contrast of sweet, juicy flesh and tart skins makes plums ideal in baked goods. They shine in this olive oil cake. What olive oil in cake batter gives you is a tender crumb; it also keeps the ...

While meandering through the farmers' market, I couldn't help but see the shiny, dark little plums that were scattered among the other stone fruit. While I've never been a huge fan of the tart fruit, ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...