Handle with Care
Prickly pears bridge the wild and the cultivated, giving us a fruit that’s adored by some and ignored by others. When did you last eat a prickly pear? Most Westerners […]
22 Things about a Strawberry
1 Strawberries are unique among fruit for having seeds on their exteriors, which is why botanists don’t consider them true berries. 2 Strawberries dipped in chocolate are not the best
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Saving the Season
Putting up the harvest doesn’t just fill our pantries—it preserves community. Abundance is something we can influence, but not control. A bumper crop operates on its own schedule, forcing you to
Sweet Tart
Shrubs are the oldest thing to be new again. Somewhere between cordials, aperitifs, lemonade, and kombucha is a cool, tart drink that’s equally trendy and quaint. It’s also got a
Tree Jewels
Persimmons: The (other) food of the Gods. Abundant, gorgeous, and just a little perplexing, persimmons are emblematic of a Sonoma County state of mind. No school here claims persimmons as
Beer by Bite
Your guide to a totally local craft brew holiday bash. ’Tis the season for the cavalcade of Gerwurtz/Reisling/Cab recommendations to begin their flurry as we collectively wonder what lovely adult
Tough Love
Quince isn’t a cash crop—it’s a cult crop. Quince is hard to love, and that’s because it’s not easy to eat. Unlike an apple or pear, you can’t simply pluck