This was one of those perfect nights, in a perfectly beautiful place, with good friends and an incredible farm to table meal that could only be made possible by Mother Earth. Outstanding in the Field “re-connect[s] diners to the land and the origins of their food, and honor[s] the local farmers and food artisans who […]
Most of my recipes are essentially variations on a few simple favorites. I believe that a good cook doesn’t need to know hundreds of recipes. A good cook is one that knows a few basics well and can modify easily to make it seem like the have a deep limitless repertoire. I came across this recipe […]
I want to tell you about something that has been eating at me for months, that I really really dislike about myself in hopes that others out there may not feel embarrassed and may be inspired to make a change. You see, it has been digging a pit in my belly for a long time. […]
Storing School Work Ok friends, it’s that time of year again. The school year is winding down and the kids’ artwork and school work is comin’ home. What’s your plan going to be? Is this the summer you tackle the mountains? Is this the year you stop feeling guilty for tossing some {most} of it […]
We’ve been spending more time than usual in San Francisco lately, which always makes me really happy! Thought it’d be fun to list some of our current faves in case you are in SF looking for a fab spot to dine. This list is by no means exhaustive and includes all types of meals. All […]
I have been coveting vertical wall gardens as art for four years now. I have 2 walls in my yard that would perfectly suit a work of art like these. Determined to create my own one day, I’ve saved these images as inspiration. 1 / 2 / 3 Beyond being a source of beauty and […]
A few weeks ago we surprised the kids with an impromptu dinner at the beach. It was a ton of fun to put our regularly busy week on hold for a few hours and make the drive to the beach for dinner instead of our usual routine. It may have been worth it simply to […]