Tonight I did something that I’m a little afraid of: canning. I am a fermenter, I deal with “salt to taste” and adjust the temperature by finding the right location in the house at the right time of year. I correct errors by skimming off the top layer and weighing the whole concoction down withContinue reading “Yes we can: a locavore must face her fears”
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How to open a wine bottle with a rock
What happens when a bunch of amazing women who are thought leaders in the food/farming movement get together for a weekend on a cattle ranch? For those who came from the coast and the Bay Area, we strip off our fog-proof layers and introduce the Potter Valley sun to our flesh. The inlanders greet usContinue reading “How to open a wine bottle with a rock”
Take me to the river
This is going to be a really short blog post. We had a very busy, much-needed afternoon hanging out with a bunch of awesome women in Potter Valley, floating in the Russian River, drinking pink champagne, eating our bodyweight in local food and talking about our work in the food movement. And we’ll tell youContinue reading “Take me to the river”
Cucumber, tomato & basil salad for when quitting is not an option
I have a lot of silverware, way more than a single girl needs. So, when I get down to using a plastic fork, things have gotten bad. I admit it: I would really like a hot bath and take-out tonight. Instead, I will throw together some food eventually clean my kitchen and blog. Such isContinue reading “Cucumber, tomato & basil salad for when quitting is not an option”
Mama Ellen talks about family and food
My family has had a couple weeks of sleeplessness, grief and gratitude. My beloved Gramps passed away on the eve of our sixth month of this project. I’ll write about him when I’m ready, but for now, here’s what my mom had to say. She is such a powerhouse I rarely get to surprise her.Continue reading “Mama Ellen talks about family and food”
This is what grocery shopping looks like
A locavore’s Saturday morning does not involve sleeping in. Mom and I were up early and on the road by 9 to do go on a scavenger hunt for groceries in the Anderson Valley. First stop was The Apple Farm in Philo. Pretty sure it’s the cutest farmstand of yummy in the world, with aContinue reading “This is what grocery shopping looks like”
Freedom Song for Local Food
In celebration of Independence Day, Gowan, Apple, and I marched in our quirky little small-town parade today. We wove through the streets of the Mendocino village in a procession of colorful and eclectic floats. It’s a snapshot of our funny little corner of the world which is quite unlike any other place. My mom cameContinue reading “Freedom Song for Local Food”
Harvest Market forges the path to local food
Welcome to the first installment of the “Eat Mendocino Daily Report,” and the first day of the second half of this yearlong locavore adventure. There is no better way to start a Monday than with a hearty breakfast. I cooked up some breakfast potatoes and two of Gowan’s quail eggs, served with homemade yogurt. QuailContinue reading “Harvest Market forges the path to local food”
Local wheels for local food
It has been a big, big week for Eat Mendocino. I baked my very first loaf of bread (after 5 1/2 years of being gluten free and a lifetime of not being a baker) the same day that the owner of the big local grocery store, Harvest Market, contacted us wanting to collaborate to getContinue reading “Local wheels for local food”
Rhapsody in Yogurt
I’m lucky for many reasons- I’m lucky to be surrounded by beautiful friends, I’m lucky to have such vibrant soil, (I run a wildly successful worm brothel and nightclub) I’m lucky to have the best partner imaginable, the best sisterwife, the best kid, the sweetest Bucket dog. I’m so blessed. And the foundation of allContinue reading “Rhapsody in Yogurt”
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