Every now and then a vegetable will surprise you . . . if you let it. Perhaps you’ve gotten in […]
Farminista Finds: The Estero Cafe, Valley Ford, California
If you’re driving or cycling down Highway One through the rural countryside west of Petaluma, California, you will pass […]
In Season: Roasted Apple-Pear Sauce
I opened my front door last Sunday morning to discover a fabulous gift on the porch: two bags brimming with […]
Fruits of Life: Six Things Cancer Taught Me
Friends, As a writer, I am constantly drawn to the page to express my thoughts and views. This post […]
Small Bites: Fried Padron Peppers
I had the good fortune to travel abroad this summer with my family, and experience Spain for the first time. […]
Garden to Glass: Heirloom Tomatini Cocktail
Summer’s tomato harvest is winding down at last, and not a moment too soon. My family has grown tired of […]
Greek Cauliflower Rice Salad
Are you looking for an alternative to traditional rice? Cauliflower may be the answer! This versatile crucifer has found a […]
Gluten-Free Wild Blackberry Scones
My morning hikes through the countryside near my home have a tasty diversion in late summer: wild blackberries. I can’t […]
Making Summer Last: Fermented Tomato Salsa
The sheer magnitude of my heirloom tomato harvest this year is staggering. It’s as if the Gods converged on my […]
Meet the Cheesemaker: BELLWETHER FARMS, Petaluma California
The life of an artisan cheesemaker may not be glamorous, but it is rewarding. Just ask Liam Callahan. He and […]
4th of July Blueberry Pie
It’s the 4th of July! All across our beautiful country there are parades down main streets, picnics laid out […]
In Season: Farro, Cherry, & Walnut Salad
Plump, ripe juicy cherries. They are the first summer stone fruit to show up in the stalls at my local […]
Smoky Baba Ganoush
My weekly trip to the local farmers market always brings fresh inspiration to the table. Planning menus around each season […]
DIY Kombucha
Do you eat fermented foods? You’re not alone! Chances are you’ve noticed a boom in products like sauerkraut, kombucha, kefir […]
BISCUIT BLISS!
Few comfort foods rival homemade buttermilk biscuits fresh from the oven. Whether you crave them smothered in gravy for […]
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