Fall baking has commenced at our house, and I couldn’t be more excited. Apples, pears, cinnamon, sugar, pies, pastries, and these delicious baked apple cinnamon donuts. I’ve been actively trying to plan a trip up to the orchards with the family but our schedules just have not aligned yet. I have big dreams of apple […]
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baked apple cinnamon donuts

chilled cucumber, yogurt, and tarragon soup
It’s always interesting to me to see what kind of goodies I can grow in the garden each season. This summers garden was supposed to be full of tomatoes and peppers, some zucchini and squash, and tons of basil. The basil was awesome, but we grew a total of three big red tomatoes, a handful […]

white bean soup with roasted mushrooms
Finally, finally, finally…it rained. And it’s been raining off and on ever since. And it’s wonderful. After living in Seattle for a time and then moving back to California…well, I miss the rain sometimes. I know, call me crazy, but sometimes I just crave the winter weather. Grey skies heavy with mist and fog, twisting colorful hand […]
eat your veggies – vegan & vegetarian goodness

crispy sugar snap peas with dukkah, mint and sea salt

grilled artichokes with lemon-basil aioli

roasted asparagus with capers and lemon
let’s get started – appetizers and hors d’oeuvres

grilled okra with chipotle dipping sauce

pumpkin gougeres with rosemary and sea salt

miso tofu ranch dip




















