I love summer weather! The long, warm days dissolve slowly into tepid nights perfect for backyard BBQ gatherings with friends […]
Watermelon, Feta & Mint Salad
It’s been hot this week. Triple digit hot. The kind of heat that makes you want to lie on […]
Confessions of a Tomato Whisperer
I love growing my own tomatoes. Each summer I can hardly wait to taste the first sun-ripened fruit plucked straight […]
5-Minute Strawberry Jam
We’re lucky (and somewhat spoiled) in California. Our relatively temperate climate is ideal for growing strawberries year round; though I’m […]
A Tribute To My Mom
Celebrating Mother’s Day last weekend got me thinking. I owe an awful lot to my mom. Not that this […]
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo: Sweet Pea Guacamole
Hola Amigos! Today is Cinco de Mayo–a holiday dedicated to celebrating Mexican pride and heritage. What better way to commemorate […]
Petaluma’s Butter & Egg Days Festival
I love a good old-fashioned hometown celebration, and last weekend’s 33rd annual Butter & Egg Days Festival in Petaluma, California hit […]
Dinner On The Farm
Spring weather welcomes the official start of the Farm Dinner season, and no one showcases “field to fork” in the […]
A Cut Above
Butchery is an ancient art. Like sculptors that transform raw materials into something beautiful to behold, skilled butchers use their […]
Discovering Quinoa
Have you discovered quinoa? If you replied “keen what?”–read on! This ancient superfood is actually a seed (not a […]
California Artisan Cheese Festival
The month of March heralds two highly anticipated events: the arrival of Spring (which thankfully debuted with much-needed rain), and […]
Food For All: A Conversation with Walter Robb & Craig McNamara
Remember the tag line, “You Are What You Eat”? The relationship between good food and good health is a long-established […]
Cooper’s Public Market Celebrates Grand Opening
Have you been to Cooper’s Public Market in downtown Novato? This new, one-of-a-kind “locavore” grocery store sources all of its […]
Comfort Food: Vegetarian Chili
I woke up this morning to the welcome sound of rain drops on the roof overhead. It was the perfect day […]
“Cupping” with Red Whale Coffee
I love starting each day with a cup of good coffee. Grinding the beans and brewing a fresh pot is […]
