Whether you’re a backyard hobbyist, a school garden volunteer, or a dedicated garden-to-table cook, there’s always more to learn about vegetable gardening in Southern California. That’s where my garden plant teaches proper gardening and points out the important equipment to have in the garden. Regardless of your gardening level, a 4 gallon backpack sprayer is […]
Get Organic, Grass-Fed Meats Through ButcherBox
Like many families, we try ensure that the meat we eat is high-quality and sustainable. And like many families with teenagers, we just can’t keep enough meat in the house. (Seriously – every day – our kid comes home from school asking for steaks, burgers, and/or chicken!). Recently, we were introduced to ButcherBox – a […]
Persimmon Roses – A Pretty Fall Dessert
If you’re still enjoying fall, and you’re not quite ready for all things red and green, persimmons are the fruit for you. And when you need a beautiful fall dessert, persimmon roses are the treat for you. These firm, sweet, bright orange fruits taste like a combination of pears and plums. Also, there’s no pit […]
Pie Round-Up
It’s that time of the year when we bond with our loved ones over pie. So we thought we’d give you a pie round-up of some of our favorite pies from throughout the year. Why pie? Oh, it’s just the best way to feature all kinds of deliciousness. It’s like putting a pretty circular frame […]
True Food Kitchen’s Seasonal Fall Menu
If you don’t know True Food Kitchen, you probably will soon. This plant-centric restaurant is winning raves for its good-for-you and tastes-great menu, and will soon be expanding from 16 to 20 locations around the country. We had a chance to sample the new fall menu (the menu items change seasonally) and we came back […]
Fig Bars to Make with Your Kids
One of our kids has become obsessed with fig bars, and he’s been carrying one to school every day for snack. After several weeks of bringing in pre-packaged, store-bought fig bars – and after seeing fresh figs at the farmers’ market – he decided that we should make our own. Make Your Own Fig Bars […]
Old-Fashioned Apple Cake
A crisp fall day practically begs for an old-fashioned apple cake, and have we got a good one for you! This apple cake recipe comes by way of Rachel Hollis of The Chic Site, and her new cookbook “Upscale Downhome.” The recipe is called “Grandma Neeley’s Apple Cake,” but the truth is, it could be […]
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