My husband, Bernard, and I were hankering for sake and couldn’t think of a better restaurant than Village Sake in Fairfax, CA. We were...

My hens are happy and laying lots of eggs -- so I couldn't think of a better way to use their bounty with an egg bake! This versatile egg...

This recipe is one of the tasty takeaways from a wonderful weekend with girlfriends at the Russian River. My friend, Millie, has had a...

It's November at the urban farm and garden...and the mornings and evenings have a chill in the air...signaling hibernation time. Where...

A few years ago, I purchased a couple of mushroom kits where I was able to grow oyster and shiitake mushrooms in the comfort of my own...

Here in California we are blessed with a bounty of produce all year round. But as the weather cools and I start to think of recipes to...

I love duck! I also love prosciutto! So when I started toying with curing meats a few years ago, this process has been my go-to for...

Those who know me, know I love food -- I love to figure out how recipes are made, recreate what I've had in restaurants, or do a mash-up...

When there is a chill in the air, I think of baking. And these days, I've been on a Japanese cuisine kick the last couple of weeks...so...

It’s the end of October and I’m still relishing the sun that warms the day, but there is definitely a chill in the air. So while I can,...

Our family just came back from an amazing trip in Tahiti -- first sailing on a catamaran for 10 days, stopping in pristine snorkeling...

Here at the urban farm and garden, our hens are getting ready for winter -- the daylight is shorter, the temps are getting cooler, the...

Sometimes I cannot believe my life! I just got back from an annual board retreat with MycoMarin in Oregon. It was my first time...

"Nature like an enthusiastic gardener would not resist the temptation to plant flowers everywhere" - John Muir Ahhh, October....here in...

If you ask anyone who knows me, they will tell you I am a succulent addict! I am mesmerized by the variety of succulents ranging from...

Since I can remember, any time there was a party or celebration, it was time for the feasting to begin! Now when I say feast, it's food...

I was introduced to Chicha by a friend who grew pinot noir grapes in their backyard vineyard. I had never heard of this beverage, but...

Ok…all I can say is whatever works to capture the season’s bounty…do it! I’ve baked, cooked, preserved, and eaten whole – but there is...

"Each flower is a soul opening up nature" - Corita Can you believe it's September already? I'm still soaking up all the summer colors...

It’s been a couple weeks in the urban farm and garden – time spent pulling weeds, tending to the hens and bees, filling in gaps in the...