Consciously Aware in 2009
on Jan 2, 2009Ann had an interesting post on December 16th titled “Eating Consciously: Family Green Survival”. Sitting here the day after New Year’s, pondering the year ahead and other things, this post came to mind. I was struck at the fact that...

Try Tazzina for New Year's Eve
on Dec 28, 2008 in Foodie events Have you had the opportunity to enjoy a meal at Tazzina Bistro? If not, this is your chance, and then some! The Bistro opened in 2003 in downtown Woodland on Main Street. Located in a century old building with an...

Happy Holidays!
on Dec 25, 2008 in Recipes Happy holidays to everyone from Ann, Lynn and Sacatomato! I want to share a scruptious Italian Biscotti recipe with you today. (I love biscotti, all kinds and experiment with them weekly.) Dennis Kercher over at The Hidden Kitchen imparted with...

Happy Holidays and Chestnut Biscotti
on Dec 25, 2008 in Recipes I've got my new Christmas camera figured out! As promised, pictures of the Chestnut Biscotti. I want to share a scruptious Italian Biscotti recipe with you today. (I love biscotti, all kinds and experiment with them weekly.) Dennis Kercher...

Eating Consciously: Family Green Survival
on Dec 16, 2008 in Foodie events local produce I'm not here to bum you out in this season of merriment and cheer. But the reality is that most of us could do with a tad less indulgence, especially during the holidays. I recently got an email about...

Using the Harvest: Cod Couscous and Onion T'faya with Persimmons
on Dec 12, 2008 in Have You Tried? Recipes Using the Harvest markets organic recipe travel Persimmons... I truly love them (see Amagaki post earlier in November). The stacks are dwindling at stores. I noticed Amagakis are no more at Whole Foods Market in Sacramento. So I picked up the workhorse, a Fuyu, and decided...

Tea in the City
on Dec 6, 2008 in Have You Tried? Midtown organic Walk in the door and an unusual but inviting aroma greets you. An urban, city feel with clean lines, you take a deep breath, look around and notice the shop is comfortable and down-to-earth with colorful leaves wondering the...