I woke up this morning to the welcome sound of rain drops on the roof overhead. It was the perfect day […]
Tag Archive for ‘Food For Thought’
Food For Thought Tip: Engage Your Senses
Fellow Real Food advocate Julie Coburn (tasteoftheplace.com) says, “Real food is about so much more than just eating. It’s about […]
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 […]
In Season: Strawberries & Rhubarb
Strawberries and rhubarb. In the infamous words of movie icon Forrest Gump, “We go together like peas & carrots.” Simply […]
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 […]
Finding Love for Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts. With two words I’ve probably sent half my readership running for the hills faster than Lance Armstrong’s supporters. […]
In Search of Cheese Nirvana, Part One: The Nicasio Valley Cheese Company
Have you ever paused to consider the origin of the phrase “say cheese”? Somewhere along the line, photographers adopted this […]
Briney Bounty: Cioppino Showcases Local Crab
At long last the wait is over! I have visited my favorite farmers’ market fish monger for weeks, hoping to […]
Breakfast Traditions: New Year’s Panettone French Toast
I am Italian by marriage, which may explain my love for cooking traditional dishes of that country, and inventing a […]
Sugar Cookies For Santa
Nothing says “holidays” like trays of cookies hot from the oven, filling the kitchen with scents of vanilla and spice. […]
Soup’s On!
I have to admit, I hate losing daylight savings time. Fewer hours of sunlight and the onset of darkness at […]
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