On a cozy Saturday afternoon in December 2008 2006, I poured myself a glass of wine, and sat down to make something. I didn’t know what I wanted to make exactly, I was just feeling creative. I had watercolor paper and some other supplies. Over the course of that afternoon, well into the evening – […]
By Maris Callahan Brussels sprouts may be one of the most disliked vegetables on the planet but in early fall, their fans seem to spring forth from hibernation and rally around them at farmer’s markets until November, when they make a splash at Thanksgiving tables from coast to coast. Brussels sprouts, despite their reputation for […]
It’s pomegranate season here in Northern California (and most of the northern hemisphere), so celebrate with a stunning dish from this pomegranate recipe roundup from Cafe Fernando. Not only are those jewel-like seeds tasty and healthy, they add brilliant color to any plate. Looking at this list, which includes everything from pomegranate jam, to braised […]
By Marie LeBaron We’re stamping our hands into little gobbling turkeys as we craft a fun mason jar topper. These Thanksgiving jars are a great way to get the kids involved during the season, as well as creating a fun handmade gift.
By Maris Callahan No matter how big your turkey or how tart your cranberry sauce, there are few aromas that say Thanksgiving quite like the aromas of sage and thyme emanating from the stovetop. Usually, that aroma comes from stuffing (or dressing, depending on what part of the country you’re from). Every family seems to […]
Don’t let pumpkin pie have all of the fun. Try this wonderful pumpkin soup.
By Maris Callahan The holiday season might be the most wonderful time of the year, but for individuals who follow a gluten-free diet it can be one of the most challenging. A gluten-free diet is not a weight-loss method, but a medically prescribed diet for celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity, among other conditions. According […]
