Elizabeth and I were in Whole Foods last week waiting in line to check out and we just happened to skim though some magazine (wish I could remember which one!!!) when this seedling in an eggshell picture caught my eye. Their picture was in a beautiful blue shell and perfectly clean (as compared to mine [...] Read More

Yesterday I was finally able to take part in volunteering for the Hillside Produce Cooperative in Glassell Park, Ca. An act of genius concepted by Hynden Walch whose unbelievable coordination skills and passion for produce result in a what is basically a win/win for everyone! The co-op’s simple and beautiful philosophy is: “A collective in [...] Read More

And of course, since it is my most favorite season I have to do everything possible to get into the mood! Which means taking advantage of the beautiful produce Fall has to offer and using it instead of flowers are decor. On my dining room table I have a vintage bowl full of persimmons and [...] Read More

Anybody who reads this blog knows I am possessed by tomatoes. Especially heirlooms. What you did not know that as a child I hated tomatoes! Don’t remember when my palate changed but thank God it did! Anyhow, I was just doing a little research on what was happening Harvest-wise up in the Los Olivos wine [...] Read More

Ok, so Parker used to like celery but does this kitty really like tomatoes? Or is it the start of some feline cooking show?!!!! This one sure looks like he knows a lot… This picture is from a great website courtesy of sister Lisa called 4 Reluctant Entertainers and right now there is a great [...] Read More

These days I don’t usually have the extra money to go out and buy flowers much as I’d LOVE to! That of course doesn’t stop me from figuring how to create something beautiful – like these wild Fennel fronds that grow along the road where I live. They look wild and beautiful and smell amazing! [...] Read More