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 […]
4th of July Blueberry Pie
Tomorrow is the 4th of July! Across our beautiful country there will be parades down main streets, picnics laid out […]
A Man For All Seasonings
Nick Davoren knows a thing or two about spices. Davoren, whose “day-job” is in marketing for a global engineering company, […]
A Sandwich for Locavores: The West Marin Reuben
These days being a “locavore” is where it’s at. Eating sustainably produced, locally grown food and supporting small family owned […]
Pride of the Poncias
This week I am pleased to share my feature article in the summer issue of RANGE magazine! The piece, “Pride of […]
42nd Annual Marin Greek Festival on Memorial Day Weekend
The Memorial Day holiday weekend is almost here. If you’re looking for a family friendly way to celebrate, head on […]
In Season: Strawberries & Rhubarb
Strawberries and rhubarb. In the infamous words of movie icon Forrest Gump, “We go together like peas & carrots.” Simply […]
Garden Time-Saver: Quick Raised Beds with M Braces
I love this time of year. Winter’s chill has finally given way to spring wildflowers and hills wrapped in blankets […]
Edible Landscapes: Introducing Susan Miller and the Marin Garden Challege
Ask Novato resident garden guru Susan Miller what she dreams about and she’ll describe a chain of connected community gardens […]
In Season: Green Garlic Pesto
For a few weeks each spring, savvy farmers market shoppers can find a seasonal treat they won’t generally see in […]
Who’s Getting Shucked?
Drakes Bay Oyster Company, the last operating oyster cannery in California, is currently fighting the federal government to retain the […]
It’s Out! My Article on Cheesemakers in NorthBay biz Magazine!
March marks an exciting milestone for me: my first published piece as a freelance writer is out in NorthBay biz […]
When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemon Bars!
It’s mid-winter. My backyard lies dormant like a sleeping sprawl, saving energy for the burst of green that will appear […]
The Meat We Eat: Making Ethical Choices
Is all meat created equal? It’s a good question. The simple answer is no–not by a long shot. Most of […]
