I’m not gonna lie. Menopause is kicking my ass. Besides the insomnia and freakishly ill-timed moodiness, my body is thickening like an emulsified sauce. Eating a healthy diet? Menopause doesn’t care. Even workout clothes are tight despite the fact that you use them EVERYDAY? She is completely unconcerned. She’s busy shutting down reproductive systems and doesn’t have time …
My husband likes to take the piss with friends back in Scotland by casually referencing our mild California winters. If you’ve ever been to Scotland, where I swear it rains sideways, you’ll know that a creeping damp cold plagues a good portion of the year. His favorite dig when he skypes home from California is that the …
If you told me when I was 20 that checking the rising temperature of a pile of leaves would be the highlight of my day, I would probably have said “shoot me now.” But it has happened and I don’t regret it. Geeking out on the insanely intricate and intelligent processes of plant biology brings me serious joy. …
I’ve been gardening for about 5 or 6 years. I started with zero gardening knowledge or experience, just a desire to have a bountiful supply of organic produce to cook with. There’ve been endless mishaps and many baby steps to figure out what produces the heartiest plants and the tastiest vegetables. From containers to raised beds to enriching …