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October 28, 2019

Dear 2020 Garden Nici: Less kale, chard and parsley. Your onions need more sun. Brassicas love you so much. Don’t grow potatoes (you’ve proven many times that you’re pretty bad

May 20, 2019

As I mentioned a few posts back, a few years ago Andy and I decided to prioritize one-on-one, multi-day adventures with our kids and each other. It’s simple in concept

May 6, 2019

My mom loves to cook. Or, more so, she loves to feed people. She’s famous for stirring a pot of something and requiring everyone who is within shouting distance to

April 22, 2019

Magpies are cackling over the perfect nest sticks, rivers swell against and spill over against the bank’s confines, the earth is burping up fat and lethargic worms. My daughters and

November 2, 2018

I didn’t think I’d ever say yes but here I am saying YES! I am teaching an online canning class. And it’s launching this Friday, November 9th! Registration is open

July 9, 2018

If you asked my kids about me working from home they might grumble about the stretches where they are so bored and I’m on my computer or in my studio

April 15, 2018

Amanda gave me a sourdough mother a little over a year ago and I was immediately spellbound by the fermented magic. The mother came with a great story too: started

November 16, 2017

Our cat died. George, the healthy six year old. Not Sam, the 19 year old who has been sick for two years. It was surprising and gut-twistingly terrible. It was

April 18, 2017

For years, we’ve witnessed the Missoula masses steer their winter-crusted vehicles south to the Utah desert for spring break. This year, we joined them. First we stopped off in Boise

March 12, 2017

I am teaching a workshop next month and would love for you to join me! The Vibe: We will make pie together. We will eat pie together. In this six-hour

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