The Best Laid Plans
[The table tonight, April 2008.] I had such good intentions — really, I did. But then Friday was lost to a cooking frenzy, and Saturday …
The Turn of the Seasons
[Iris along the trail, March 2008.] Two years out, I’m still re-learning what it’s like to live in the Bay Area. When I lived in …
A Southerly Weekend, and More Cauliflower Love
Whew. That was a time. I feel like I need to eat strictly vegetables and fruit for the next week to make up for all …
What I Did this Weekend
Baked. Ate (a lot). Went for a hike. Slept (a lot). Got some sun. Played with dogs. Washed a truck. Ran into a friend and …
Dinner, Toute Seule
[Dinner tonight, March 2008.] Today was one of those days where I swear I looked up and didn’t know where the time had gone. I …
Upon Request
While we were driving back from Tahoe the other afternoon, our thoughts turned to lunch — it was the time of day, after all, and …
In Tahoe, with Tofu and Ski Boots
[View from Squaw Valley, March 2008.] Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. …
Working Breakfast
[View of the ‘desk,’ March 2008.] Today is a fine day: I’m unexpectedly working from home, with a nice cup of tea at hand, and …
Dear Kate, Remember that Cookie Recipe?
Dear Kate, Today is your birthday — I’m getting this in just under the wire — and so I am sending you virtual cookies. And …
Lentil Soup, Lightly Spiced
OK, so maybe I lied a little. I did make something new the other night, though admittedly it was a riff on something I’d made …