A couple of weeks ago my friend Andrea and I hosted a food swap at the commercial kitchen space she shares on Front Street in downtown Santa Cruz. Unfortunately, despite the number of people who RSVP’d, turnout was rather low. I’m … Continue reading
I’ve been bookmarking recipes like crazy lately. Here are a few that look particularly tasty: Vegan/GF gingerbread from the Kitchn Pignoli cookies Apple hand pies from Elizabeth Barbone Cranberry trifle from Elizabeth Barbone Flourless fudge cookies from King Arthur Flour … Continue reading
When it comes to getting little bottles and jars for various homemade food projects, I like to buy local whenever possible. However, sometimes I just can’t seem to find what I’m looking for. I’ve placed a few orders from Specialty … Continue reading
One of my favorite things about living in Santa Cruz is the availability of fresh, local produce. In particular, I love that I am able to get so much fruit and other bounty from friends, neighbors and co-workers. For instance, … Continue reading
I’ve been enviously reading about food swaps for awhile now and was thinking about trying to get one started around here. I wasn’t sure if I knew enough people around here yet though, so I kept searching the official food … Continue reading
My friend Megan’s new house is fantastic. Great location, beautiful old Victorian and former owners who really cared and kept it in good shape. She also has a good-sized yard with a small garden, a chicken coop, and several fruit trees. … Continue reading
Last summer I jumped on the ice pop band wagon and bought myself a mold to make fun, frozen treats. Side note: I hate that Popsicle is a trademarked name like band-aid or kleenex. Ice pop just doesn’t sound nearly … Continue reading
I’m slightly obsessed with Marissa McClellan’s Food in Jars book, Food in Jars blog and her “In a pickle” column on Serious Eats. I’m so into it, in fact, that after her sister finished her set the other night at the Crepe … Continue reading
I’m having a bit of a work-related funk going on this morning so I need something to cheer me up. And you know what cheers me up? Recognizing what a cool neighborhood I live in. Not only am I thisclose … Continue reading
I’m a woman who very much likes her wine and cocktails, but I’m starting to experiment more with non-alcoholic beverages. Apparently not everyone likes to indulge the way I do. Surprising, no? And apparently some women get pregnant and must … Continue reading