Photo by Audrey Pavia Teddy, my friend’s horse, like to kiss me. Today was cold and cloudy with a bit of a drizzle — the closest thing we get to Christmas weather in the lowlands of Southern California. So, my friend Michelle and I decided to take it in by going for a trail ride. […]
Borage spontaneously grows in nearly every corner of everyone's yard. It's a great substitute (or addition) to your usual steamed greens.
Photo by Judith Hausman These jam bars make for a great, quick treat for a gathering. I’m in a book club, and it was my turn to host my funny, smart friends. They usually arrive at my house medium-hungry, so while no one makes an elaborate spread, it’s our habit to serve some sweet and […]
Photo by Audrey Pavia Liberty hangs out with Teddy the horse, showing off his beautiful colors. I remember when Liberty was born last spring; he was one of three chicks, and was white as snow. I first saw him one night when he was huddled against a rock in the coop, peeping in distress. I […]
Although the taxonomy of squash confuses me sometimes, I can still figure out which squash flourishes in my little area.
The ultra-moisturizing properties of goat-milk soap have proven to smooth, soften and moisturize skin.
You're bound to have a little extra of something from your garden, so why not use them to make this warm, sweet-potato salad?
Photo by Audrey Pavia Mr. Molly and Mr. Mabel are involved in some serious chicken drama. I have long chuckled at the nonsense that goes on between the chickens in my flock. Alliances, squabbles and all-around drama make chicken-watching a great pastime. But this week, I recently found myself more than just observing the shenanigans; […]
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto/Thinkstock Red lentils will thicken up and add heartiness to this post-Thanksgiving, recovery soup. Pies and stuffing, gravy and sweet potatoes … I needed to calibrate my appetite-ometer after the Thanksgiving feast. If you have turkey broth, you already have a good start, but because I didn’t host this year, I didn’t […]
Photo by Audrey Pavia Cheddar and Stanley, in a moment when they are getting along. Cheddar and Stanley are litter brothers. They were part of a litter of eight kittens my sister (a vet) rescued from euthanasia at the age of 4 weeks. They came into a shelter where she was doing her clinical rotations […]
Mapos are one of several different crosses between mandarin oranges and grapefruits.
