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Down near the bottom of the crossed-out list of things you have to do today, between “green thread” and “broccoli” […]
The Fruit Report
In 2011, I had a goal that I never said out loud. I wanted to return to the reason I
Pickled Fuyu Persimmons
As many of you know, I’m doing some work for a new nonprofit business called Community Action Marin FoodWorks —
Happy New Year
With wishes for joy, prosperity, and an abundance of love and friendship in 2012.
December Birds
For many years when I lived alone, I didn’t have a Christmas tree. I would get some boughs and hang
Homemade Vanilla Extract: Day 70
It’s time for a progress report on the homemade vanilla extract. On October 8, I poured myself two big jars
About a Fig
I’ve spent the past few weeks staring at a fig. It’s just a fig. But it had something to say
Lowbush Cranberry Marmalade Relish
What’s in your pantry, people? Do you still have marmalade that you made last winter? I do. Around here, the
November in the Garden
To those who have not yet learned the secret of true happiness, begin now to study the little things in
Jasmine Pearl Passion Fruit Jelly
A few weeks ago, I was fussing on Facebook about how I had picked up some contract legal work and
Caramel Apple Jam
[spacer height=”10px”] Are you busy? These days, I am far busier than I would like to be, which is one
Curried Zucchini Apple Soup
Last week, we spent a night at the rustic West Point Inn on Mount Tamalpais. I am shaking my head