a life just so

Dinner at Barberry Hill Farm

This vacation, I turned a once-in-a-lifetime experience into an annual tradition. You see, food and family go hand-in-hand in my circle. And with miles separating me from family, the two tend to come together only during holidays and summer vacations. But while the meetings seem scant, the spreads are often elaborate, with scrupulous attention paid…

Destination Surf Ranch Day 1: Vacation in a Day

The winter demon receded today, like the tide. And left me with avocados and grapefruits. Also– endless hills of lavender, eucalyptus, and lemons. The place where the sparkling glass bottles, rusty wheels And retro boutique linens lie Was filled with memories–Betty Crocker style. … And then the sea mist moved back in.      …