New gardens
We’ve had a busy summer- what’s new? That’s a rhetorical question! Along with completing the new barn which I’ll detail in a future post, we did massive amounts of clearing including the east and south...
View Articleroasted carrot ginger turmeric soup & dukah
I’ve got a new gig I’m loving. We are finishing up the second month of Star Route Kitchen food club. We’re preparing and delivering from scratch, whole food menus to a handful of Orcas Island...
View ArticleWelcome 2018
Happy New Year! Within the chaos of the world we are living, I am striving to move forward with love, compassion, high vibes and knowledge. I am striving as well, to stay informed, conscious and...
View ArticleShitake sesame kelp noodles
So what’s up with these kelp noodles. I see references and recipes as far back as 2012 on Elana’s Pantry but they didn’t hit my radar till this past year and I still had only tried them a couple of...
View ArticleFinding beauty in January
It’s easy to feel a little low energy on these gray January days despite the increasing 1-2 minutes of light each day. I needed to bring in a little positive vibe and motivation so I took my camera...
View ArticleSuper buckwheat brownies
This brownie recipe grew from one I read at Cutterlight.com. These two write and cook from Alaska- beautiful images, stories and recipes. New year mode for me does mean less sugar , wheat, dairy blah...
View ArticleThe Broad Museum LA
Exploring under the sun and feeling its warmth was, I must say, overdue. The first day however, was pouring, which in Los Angelos led to bus accidents and road closures. We had the good fortune of...
View ArticleWild Island Wild Life
It’s been a year of food no doubt. Recipes and menus galore. Cooking everyday for home and business. The year began with Star Route Kitchen and is ending with Wild Island Restaurant. Photos were taken...
View ArticleA morning bath
It was a long week. Yesterday I was on the couch for two hours dozing on and off with my husband and plain spacing out. I had to tear myself off the couch to go to a lovely, monthly workshop where I...
View ArticleThe light begins- January
The light remains a little longer each day and it feels good. In my early days on Orcas Island, the dark lingered longer but in a good way. It was a time to rest and regenerate. Winter in times past...
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