When most couples consider retirement, they generally picture themselves downsizing–trading in the often rigorous routine that characterized their work life […]
Slug Wars
Several weeks ago I planted a brand new edible lettuce plot in my front yard, created by meticulously hacking out […]
Yard To Table: Growing Edible Plots in Suburbia
Think about a farm to table philosophy of food. Chances are you picture fresh seasonal produce and meats, grown locally, purchased direct from […]
Glorious Gravensteins: A Baker’s Dream
Let’s face it, God broke the mold when he created apples. Consider this: What other fruit can claim it tempted […]
“Talking Dirt” with Gardening Guru Annie Spiegelman
Dirt. It’s everywhere. It supports us as we go about our daily lives, and is the medium that produces much […]
Discovering Lake County’s Quilt Trail
Nestled in the rolling, oak studded hills east of Ukiah in Northern California lies Lake County, home to our state’s […]
Say “Cheesecake”!
Each year in early July the County Fair comes to Marin. In addition to the requisite cotton candy and gut-wrenching […]
Pesto Perfecto!
I love all things Italian; the architecture, art, culture, fashion, the people and their philosophy of “la dolce vita”–but most of all […]
Liquid Gold: A Beekeeper’s Story
These days, Indian Valley based Barba Rossa Farms is literally buzzing with excitement. It’s home to some happy bees, thanks […]
Abundant Apricot-Cherry Crisp
Yesterday I received a big bag of ripe to slightly over ripe apricots from a neighbor whose tree was producing […]
Achadinha Cheese Company: Artisan Goat Cheese At Its Best
It is a mid-Monday morning in June as I wind my way through the rolling pastoral hills outside Petaluma on […]
Just Peachy! The Season Is Here At Last
It’s peach season at last! This summer stone-fruit, perhaps more than any other, denotes simple perfection. Is it any wonder […]
The Spice Of Life: Mendocino Sea Salt & Seasoning Company
Bob and Lora La Mar celebrate a unique relationship with the ocean waters off our Pacific coast. The birth of […]
SLOW Food Defined
Last week I introduced readers to the SLOW food movement. This week, I explore the four components of this philosophy […]
I’m In The MOOO-D For SLOW Food!
Cute, isn’t she? She’s not just another pretty face. She’s part of something amazing that’s been taking hold of discerning […]
