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Comfort Food: Thai Chicken Vegetable Soup
Brrrrrrrrr. It’s bitter cold out there. February in Northern California has been a mix of rain, snow, wind and dull […]
Foraged Feast: Wild Lion’s Mane Bisque
When winter rains soak the earth and bring carpets of fresh green grass to the slumbering coastal hills of California, […]
In Season: Middle Eastern Savoy Slaw
Dense, crinkly Savoy cabbage is a treat that’s always a favorite find at farmers market. This crunchy, tender member of […]
Solstice Salmon with Mint-Herb Chimichurri
Today is solstice, the longest day of the year! Each summer in mid-June the sun rises high in the sky […]
Foraged Feast: Miner’s Lettuce Salad with Blood Oranges, Avocado, Mint & Feta
Spring arrived this past week, ushered in by a series of Northern California storms that soaked the earth and left […]
Eat Better Reboot: Thai Broccoli Coconut Soup
Nothing warms and soothes on a chilly winter day like a bowl of hot homemade soup. It’s the quintessential comfort […]
Eat Better Reboot: Cacao Bunny Bites
Are you looking for a healthier way to satisfy a snack attack between meals? When cravings strike it can be […]
Eat Better Reboot: Green Goddess Smoothie
I don’t know about you, but every year when January rolls around I need a diet reboot. I try to […]
Vegan & Gluten Free Persimmon Crisp
What can you do with a bounty of persimmons? That was the dilemma I recently faced when gifted a bag brimming […]
Talking Jerky with Two Chicks
Sometimes in life, you “meat” your destiny. So begins the journey of entrepreneurial artisan jerky makers, Shannon Ronan & Breelyn […]
Vegan Almond-Blood Orange Olive Oil “Jenny” Cake
Anyone who knows me knows I love playing with my food. I rarely make a recipe without adding a few […]
The BEST Cream of Wild Chanterelle Soup
The sunshine streaming over the landscape for the first time in weeks could not go unnoticed. I had to get […]
In Season: Creamy Polenta with Chanterelles, Leeks & Spinach
I am sitting at my window, listening to the rain beat down relentlessly outside and nursing my first head cold […]
In Season: Winter Citrus Salad with fresh mint
The winter citrus crop yields a bountiful harvest of options this time of year. There are many varieties to choose […]
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