Peak Strawberry Season Sheet Cake

Right now is the time to buy fruit. Lots of it. This post is mostly a note to myself so I remember: every July, this is when fruit starts to get really good. Specifically, strawberries, blackberries, and Rainier cherries. I can vouch for all three because that’s what I picked up recently, and they’ve all…

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Palm Springs Food Dump

I will never tire of Palm Springs. It’s a gem for art whenever there are new Desert X installations, and we always love to visit the Art Museum. This past weekend they had a Juneteenth screening, Racist Trees, and featured an exhibit of Howard Smith’s work. Outside of art, there are plenty of gorgeous desert…

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Gemini Season Baked Brie with Apricots

Gemini season brings a sense of movement as we transition from spring into the height of summer. It’s a heady, mind-oriented sign – full of curiosity, self-expression, and a touch of restlessness. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself starting five books but only finishing one. As the days grow longer and warmer, people begin…

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Taurus Season Green Pasta Salad with Flowers

I have to say, this is one of my favorite seasons. As a Taurus rising, I definitely favor this sign. Beauty. Art. Comfort. Luxury. Seriously, what’s not to like? Symbolized by the bull, Taurus carries forward some of Aries’s determined energy – but it does so at a slower pace and with a softer touch.…

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Aries Season Strawberry Pavlova

How is Aries season treating you so far? Maybe you’ve made progress on a new project or habit. Hopefully, the fire of Aries is helping to push something forward for you. I always find that a mid-astrological-month reset can be helpful. With two eclipses behind us in March, some of us might still be recovering…

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