Each New Year brings opportunity. Armed with the insights we’ve gained over the past twelve months, January’s clean slate means […]
Farminista’s Holiday Gift Guide 2013
Are you stressed about holiday shopping? No worries! If you’re searching for a few last-minute gift ideas, then consider some […]
Light Up Your Holidays!
The holidays are a mixed bag at our house. Each December I struggle to balance everything on my growing “to […]
Giving Thanks
This Thursday, families will gather at tables across America to give thanks. They will feast mostly on Turkey and all […]
Cheers!
Last weekend I began putting together my menu for our family Thanksgiving feast. Planning the food that will grace our holiday […]
Sonoma’s Retro-Fabulous Fremont Diner
There’s nothing nicer than a weekend drive in the North Bay wine country. The weather is beautiful, the people are […]
In Season: Figs
Hello. I’m Karen and I’m a figaholic. So there it is for the world to see. I LOVE figs. I love […]
Gleaning for Good
Last Saturday I woke up to misty gray light filtering in through the bedroom blinds and the unmistakable sound of […]
HEIRLOOM HEAVEN: Highlights from the 2013 National Heirloom Expo
Last Tuesday I grabbed my friend Nancy and headed up to Santa Rosa for the opening day of the third […]
A Seed Saved . . .
Summer is winding down and so is my vegetable garden. The tomato plants are looking particularly sad at present–the once […]
Transformation: After
My last post featured “before” photos of our stalled backyard landscape project. With too many things on my plate and […]
Transformation: Before
This summer our backyard underwent a transformation. Truthfully, it was long overdue. My husband and I bought our home in […]
In Season: Savory Tomato Pie
Each summer I eagerly anticipate our tomato harvest. I get my starts as soon as they appear at the local garden store, […]
The Art of Bread: Sour Flour
I like to bake. I can whip up killer cookies, delectable pies, cheesecakes and more without batting an eye. But […]
Discovering Shrub
Oh baby it’s hot outside! As the mercury creeps up near triple digits on these summer days, something tall and cool […]
