Weather-wise, things have been just a bit too Seattlesque for my taste this spring. Now that we've (hopefully) seen an end to the seemingly endless rainy, grey days, it's time to get outside and enjoy our fine Bay Area weather. May is one of my favorite months in the 650, not only because our usually … Continue reading To Market, To Market
The issue of food waste has gone mainstream. Back in July, John Oliver covered the topic during an episode of "Last Week Tonight." And last month, the USDA and EPA got in on the act, issuing a national Food Waste Challenge. The goal? To reduce food waste in the US by 50% by 2030. Already the challenge has … Continue reading Waste-Less Wednesday: Down on the Farm
The tiny town of Pescadero (pop. 643, as of 2010) in southern San Mateo county is probably best known for Duarte's Tavern, a long-standing institution established in 1894 and lauded in Sunset Magazine for its now-famous artichoke soup. But there's so much more to experience in Pescadero, as I learned this past summer. Historically important … Continue reading #TBT: Visiting Harley Farms Goat Dairy in Pescadero
It's summer! Just writing those words brings a smile to my face. (Could you tell that it's my favorite time of year?) How did you mark the official arrival of summer? Did you barbecue at home with the family and neighbors? Take your kids to the park for a picnic? Pass a leisurely afternoon day … Continue reading Field Trip: Celebrating Summer with CUESA
At the start of the weekend, I got this text from a friend: "I'm getting some serious grilled carrot cravings! Are you open on Saturday for Vesta?" Carrot cravings? You might be thinking: "Who has carrot cravings?!" And if you knew what a serious meat-eater my friend is, you might be even more surprised, but … Continue reading Field Trip: Vesta in Redwood City
Every summer my next-door neighbor, a retired widower, grows tomatoes along the white picket fence that separates our yards. Since his wife passed away several years ago, his grown daughters help with the gardening now. They tend to the roses and other plants along the fence, too, but it's the tomatoes that take center stage … Continue reading Over the Fence
