Photo by Judith Hausman Raclette is a Swiss dish, based on heating cheese and scraping off the melted portion. Raclette is the quintessential Swiss winter food, simpler even than fondue. I’ve eaten it authentically only once, sitting with friends around an open fireplace. Our host held half a wheel of cheese up to the flames, and […]
Photo by Judith Hausman Carrots can be boring; try some parsnips this spring instead! Signs of spring are sprouting: crocus and daffodil greens poking through the snow, hopping robins and birdsong in the air, longer days and ice-free ponds. And yet, a few more soups can still be enjoyed from last season’s root vegetables before […]
Photo by Judith Hausman Winter sweets don’t have to be candy; this squash and apricot bread proves it. January is supposed to be a time of dietary atonement. Annually, all around the nation, people step on sales after the holiday cookies and grimace. Despite the cold that nudges us toward cozier, heavier foods, we are […]
Photo by Audrey Pavia Bandit doesn’t like wearing a muzzle, but it’s the only way to ensure he can’t cause damage. I love Corgis; they are my favorite dog, hands down. But they have a couple of shortfalls. They shed like mad, and they can be aggressive with other dogs. My Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Nigel, […]
Photo by Audrey Pavia Rio meets a floating plastic bag on the trail. Southern California is famous for the hot, dry winds that blow here at various times of the year, drying everything out and fanning brush fires in the hills. For the past week, these Santa Ana winds have been relentless. Last weekend, we […]
Now that you have the pots you want, we'll show you what container-water-garden plants to get.
Sugarloaf Chicory is an often-overlooked, delicious crop.
