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a bowl full of simple

Outstanding in the Field

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 […]

a bowl full of simple

Where to Eat | San Francisco

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 […]

Beach Dinner | Take 2

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 […]

Do You Impromptu?

I am a mother of consistency.  I believe kids crave, expect, even yearn for it.  Consistent parenting has routines and positive expectations.  Consistent rules +  guidelines help little ones know where they stand and model what they see.  But the very best part about being a family of consistency is every so often, throwing caution […]

a bowl full of simple

Alameda Antiques Faire

The Alameda Antiques Faire is an institution in the Bay Area.  I was thrilled to get to go last Sunday.  It was a gorgeous nearly 80 degree day in San Francisco, can you see the fantastic view of the San Francisco skyline Trans America building to the Bay Bridge.  Awesome.  I spent the morning with […]

Berry Pickin’

One of my all time favorite desserts is a fruit crisp. They are super simple to make, showcase all the best fruit of a season, and are so yummy! That’s why last week when the kids and I decided to go berry picking at our local U-pick farm, I knew there would be a crisp […]