Every week I get more produce, so I have to use it up or I will fall behind. That said, it’s not too hard because I’m storing things up for all year long… I tried my hand at canning for the FIRST TIME EVER with tomatoes. I picked something easy peasy, but it still didn’t go perfect because look at what happened. They all floated to the top leaving all the tomato juice down below. Ah well. It is safe and all, but next time I know to pack em in tighter. These are also… Read more >

How did I forget to blog about our dinner at Full Belly??? This was our third time going (the second time with the kids) and it was just as exquisite as every time before it. Such a gorgeous setting out in the Capay Valley. We have gotten to know the family a bit now that we have come a few times. They have kids the same age as ours and Kyle’s ag business stuff has overlapped a bit with their farming roles. So even though we don’t subscribe to their CSA, it’s nice to support… Read more >

Have you guys made Gena’s hemp chimichurri yet? I’m a big fan of this sauce, and have been finding ways to put it on everything since I made a double batch of it a few weeks ago. It stays good for a while, but you may find yourself making another batch sooner than you thought because you used it all up. Or maybe that’s just me. For these sweet potato bowls, I followed Gena’s recipe in her cookbook Power Plates. It’s a go to for me when I’ve hit a road block in my meal… Read more >