Home: Collecting Colored Glass

Collecting Colored Glass It’s February in Sonoma and the temperatures are considerably more forgiving than many other regions in the country.  Having lived in the Northwest, Midwest, and East coast, I can attest… Continue reading

Featured Food: Wild Mushrooms

Wild Mushroom and Bean Casserole Ingredients 1/2 lb Chanterelle and/or other wild mushrooms 2 cups white beans (canned preferred, if dry – presoak about 8 hours) 1 onion (minced finely) 1 stalk celery… Continue reading

Featured Flower: Violets

Violets, also known as viola, are a genus of flowering plants with hundreds of species throughout the world.  They prefer damp, partially shaded conditions.  Violets usually come in purple, but also appear in… Continue reading