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An exploration of sustaining life by going no further than 100 miles away to gather the things we need to live. A compendium of memories, comments, thoughts, and recipes -- an exploration of shared experiences, and travels involving food and sustenance.

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Recent Posts Tagged With 'Central Coast of California'

Jul 13

I HEART Blue Sea

Me, age 1, at Avila Beach, California I have always loved the ocean.  It has always been a part of my life.  Growing up along the Central Coast of California it was a big part of my childhood.  I spent most of my childhood in San Luis Obispo, a me (read full article)

Central Coast of California, cooking, dining, fish, food, food writing, lemons, Recipes, retail food, sustainable

Mar 22

Big Sur, California

Despite having seen most of the state while growing up and living in it as an adult, California still surprises. Over and over it reveals itself to me, reminds me of its beauty, and still makes me... (read full article)

baking, big sur, cafe, Central Coast of California, cookbooks, dining, food, food writing, Restaurants

Mar 22

Big Sur, California

Despite having seen most of the state while growing up and living in it as an adult, California still surprises. Over and over it reveals itself to me, reminds me of its beauty, and still makes me... (read full article)

baking, big sur, cafe, Central Coast of California, cookbooks, dining, food, food writing, Restaurants

Mar 22

Big Sur, California

Despite having seen most of the state while growing up and living in it as an adult, California still surprises. Over and over it reveals itself to me, reminds me of its beauty, and still makes me think it is one of the most beautiful places on ear (read full article)

baking, big sur, cafe, Central Coast of California, cookbooks, dining, food, food writing, Restaurants

Jan 08

Review: 'Cooking The Cowboy Way'

Cooking The Cowboy Way: Recipes Inspired by Campfires, Chuck Wagons, and Ranch Kitchens. Grady Spears. Andrews McMeel Publishing. $29.99. (222p) ISBN-13: 978-0-7407-7392-1 Growing up on the central... (read full article)

baking, bread, Central Coast of California, cookbooks, cooking, dining, food, food writing, Recipes, Restaurants

Dec 11

Guest Blog: My Mother, Dawn Goodman - My Food History

My great-grandparents, Ora and Rolla Goodman, at a family barbecue in Waller Park in Santa Maria, California. Introduction - My Life in Food I have very fond food memories from my childhood growing... (read full article)

Central Coast of California, cooking, dining, food, food writing, fresh, gardens, gourmet, iceberg lettuce, local

Dec 06

Review: 'Bread Matters'

Bread Matters - The State of Modern Bread and a Definitive Guide to Baking Your Own. Andrew Whitley. Andrews McMeel Publishing. $34.99. (373p) ISBN 978-0-7407-7373-0 When I was a kid my sister... (read full article)

baking, bread, Central Coast of California, Chocolate, cookbooks, cooking, dining, food, food writing, local

Nov 04

Gleaning

My great-grandparents, Ora and Rolla Goodman, Orcutt, California One of my favorite family stories is about how my great-grandmother, Ora Goodman - the inspiration for this blog - fed the hobos on... (read full article)

Central Coast of California, food, food writing, gardens, local, sustainable

Oct 19

The Local Report - Lotusland

89 miles, about 1.25 hours, from my home in Atwater Village. Lotusland in Montecito, California is a wonder to behold. I had the privilege of seeing it this past Saturday. Faye, a follower of... (read full article)

Central Coast of California, gardens, local, lotusland, montecito, santa barbara, travel

Jul 13

The Local 100 (Redux)

Needing to take a quick, deep breath (to do some food research and recipe testing), and also wanting to go back in time a bit, I am re-posting a previous blog post. I started this blog on January... (read full article)

Central Coast of California, cooking, dining, food, food writing, fresh, gardens, local, locavore, seasonal

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