It’s Still Summer Melon Gazpacho

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Enough with the Pumpkin Spice Lattes already. Seriously. If I see one more Instagram photo of a Starbucks cup with #PSL tagged I may throw my iPhone. And my iPhone doesn’t deserve that. First of all, I love fall. I … Continue reading 

A Three Tart Meal

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The other night, Brad and I set what I think is a new record.  I am not necessarily condoning this, but when you are an adult and you have a lot of pastries sitting around, sometimes you eat crazy things … Continue reading 

Prosciutto, Tomato & Burrata Salad

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I read somewhere once about a few ingredients that chef Tom Collicchio always has on hand in his kitchen for impromptu late night munchies or quick throw-together meals. I can’t remember the entire list, but I know that Prosciutto and … Continue reading 

Happy Summer Solstice!

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I like that the longest day of the year in 2012 was a Wednesday.  By default, this means that it was the longest day of not having to work, of the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market, AND of Brad and Kels … Continue reading 

The Killer Ladybugs

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You might think the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market is the most amazing thing in the produce world from the pictures and posts I put up.  And it’s true, it is the most amazing thing that ever happened to produce…  But … Continue reading 

Getting the Urban Garden Ready for Summer

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Our little urban garden has been a touch neglected recently.  Not my tomatoes – of course – but the lettuce, peas, and some of the herbs were looking like they needed a huge dose of loving.  So on Monday, Brad … Continue reading 

First of the Tomatoes

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I have a million pictures and stories from this past weekend in Florida that I should be sharing, but I simply couldn’t wait to share the exciting news…. WE HAVE OUR FIRST TINY TOMATOES!!! I don’t know what I was … Continue reading 

Tomato Tomahto

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I literally just spent half an hour taking pictures of these tomatoes we bought at the Farmers Market today. I like how they all had their own personalities and all just rolled around, changing formation from time to time. Tomatoes … Continue reading 

How Does Our Urban Garden Grow?

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I really impressed myself the other day. I made a beautiful and delicious salad made only with vegetables, raisins, and nuts either bought at the Farmer’s Market or taken right from our own garden. I sat down to eat it … Continue reading