Category Archives: Hungry Passport

Earthquake Preparedness for the Gourmet Minded

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Carol

Every time there’s a spate of earthquakes it sends me scrambling to our emergency stash to see how everything is holding up and what might need replacing or adding to; to take note of where the tent, sleeping bags and … Continue reading →

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Garden Mystery Solved

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Carol

For ages I’ve wondered what force of the Universe was leaning down and spitting on my herbs when I wasn’t looking. Something hateful and spiteful (and spitful?) and totally jealous of my expert herb-growing abilities, I was sure. You’ve wondered … Continue reading →

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I spoke too soon…

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Carol

As if to proclaim me a liar-liar-pants-on-fire, the arbor vine has decided to put on one heck of a show and gift us with a bounty of grapes. If you’ll recall, just a few weeks ago I bemoaned those dried, … Continue reading →

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Plan B & Volunteers: Dinner is Still Served

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Carol

Tiny grape embryos flecked off the vine and into the palm of my hand today, as miserly and insubstantial as grains of sand, victims of a one-two punch: an unseasonably hot spring and ongoing drought. Just a few days ago … Continue reading →

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Romanesco Romance

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Carol

Right now there’s a deluge going on here in Southern California, something we should be happy about, seeing as we’re in the midst of a beastly drought that threatens to destroy crops and livelihoods. But rain like this is troubling … Continue reading →

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