J – Oh my, a blank slate … well, sort of. I’m always saying “sort of.” It seems to be a good buffer of expectation. Kind of like Christina’s “hope so.” It keeps us from jumping too fast toward those fun, sparkling conclusions we really want … but, that the … Continue reading
J – These are the vegetables and herbs I dream of … Interesting, rare, organically grown … not even fertilizer … and available the day they are picked. Wow! Unfortunately, except for an occasional CSA box, we can’t buy them. They are available only to Azolla Farm customers, a veritable … Continue reading
J – Travel is an attitude, not an activity. This shift in thinking for me has become really apparent in our quest to Find Your Own Local. In a year of doing the Be Mindful. Be Human. blog, I have noticed something about my curiosity: I am interested in lots … Continue reading
C – I was in sausage meat heaven! Luke, Jim and I were out on a quest. We were out to “find our own local.” Luke couldn’t wait to show us Morant’s Old Fashioned Sausage Kitchen in Sacramento. When we got there I was a bit overwhelmed by the amount … Continue reading
J – I love eating duck. Just never been hunting. Luke brought over some wild mallard breasts from birds he got a couple of days earlier. I asked him why he went duck hunting, expecting just a quick “… because I like the outdoors and fresh duck.” Of course, not. … Continue reading
C — It’s Apple Week at Be Mindful. Be Human!!! I am so excited! Jim and I went to Apple Hill a few days ago and I am still jumping up and down from all the sugar I ate. Yes, I messed up on my diet, but for good reasons. … Continue reading
C — I am so excited! Jim and I accidentally stumbled upon something great. A fresh-made noodle shop in Sacramento. It was such a great find. The Mei Mei Noodle factory is run by a husband and wife team that has been making noodles since 1956. I love them. They … Continue reading
J – And, now, for something completely different! Luke and Chris both can cook Asian dishes quite well. But, you would wonder, given this funny conversation driving back from 99 Ranch Market and having just spent $50 on Asian cooking ingredients. Luke: Uh, I don’t want to offend anyone… but, … Continue reading
C — One of my favorite times of the week is going to an Asian grocery store in Sacramento. Sacramento has a lot of them: Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and more. I have been to many and will probably try to find them all. For years, I have been waiting … Continue reading
J – No, you can’t order one of everything! I keep thinking this each week. That’s how good the Sunday brunch is at Taylor’s Kitchen. Ever since Luke opened the brunch service there (2924 Freeport Blvd.), I’ve been treating myself and friends, sometimes, to Sunday brunch. How could you resist … Continue reading