Ready to work and Happy to Give.
Ready to Work, Happy to GiveThe earth is ever tirelessly offering its gifts with grace and abundance. It teaches us that true generosity comes from dedication, patience, and care. In … Continue reading
Stewards of the land
“Farmers are not honored enough for the work they do. Not just as producers but as stewards of the land…” – @FoodTank – And then I see these beauties … Continue reading
The Baker’s Wife?
A bow, an ear, a cow—or the baker’s wife? Mexican bread comes with playful, whimsical names, each piece carrying a bit of innocent humor from who knows when and who … Continue reading
A Hug You Can Taste
Imagine coming home from work to a surprise party waiting in your living room. The moment you open the front door, the smell of oatmeal cookies fills the air—it’s unmistakable. … Continue reading
Pedro’s Inspiration.
Pedro Schambon’s dedication to organic farming is inseparable from his commitment to helping and educating underprivileged communities. At My Father’s Farm, he works tirelessly to cultivate fresh, local fruits and … Continue reading
Bees looked happy in Floresville, TX
Two weeks ago, I visited Floresville, TX, on a spring day that made the countryside look like a Matisse painting. After weeks of rain following a brutal drought, fields were … Continue reading
Boggy Creek Farm
http://www.boggycreekfarm.com What a treat it is these days to be able to buy food from a local organic farm. Even more if it is one inside the city limits. … Continue reading
Carol Ann’s Chickens
In November 2011, I took a workshop in Austin with Lynn Johnson, Scott Martin and Penny de Los Santos. My assignment was to follow and photo document Carol Ann Sayle at her … Continue reading
Same old Kitchen
I have cherished memories of my parent’s kitchen. It was not a modern, state-of-the-art kitchen. On the contrary, it was an old, poorly maintained kitchen. The kind where the drawers … Continue reading
CHEER in NYC
A magnificent tree at the MET, wreaths adorning doors, twinkling lights on every corner, carolers on Bart’s steps, the splendor of Fifth Avenue stores, the scent of the season in … Continue reading
The Power of Optimism: Finding Hope in Everyday Moments
IIn a world full of uncertainties, it’s natural to question our optimism. Plans don’t always unfold as we hope, and the relentless summer heat can make worries feel heavier. Yet … Continue reading
A Red Bird… a Tribute
Since Red Bird’s House first origins in 2008 I have been sharing my story about my father’s love for red birds. A story that will forever remind me of him … Continue reading
Why Egg Cartons?
What inspired our Egg Carton Kitchen Towel? Kate Kreba once said, “Waste is a design flaw.” The original egg carton—made entirely from paper pulp—is a perfect example of that principle: … Continue reading
Surrender the Me for the We
Not too long ago, I knew how long a week was. It was predictable, a constant that happened every day, every week, every month. The inevitable inertia of life. A … Continue reading
Mezcal – Oaxaca’s Connection to the Land
To truly understand Mezcal, we need to see Oaxaca from above. As we began descending to Oaxaca, it’s mountains and blocks of farmland greeted us, letting us know Oaxaca’s strong … Continue reading
Meet Jennifer
Have you been at your local, Food Bank lately? Mine in my home town of New Braunfels, makes me proud. Not only do I believe in what it represents, but … Continue reading
What’s A Tea Towel Anyway?
Like their counterparts, the dining room cloth napkin, tea towels are a workhorse. And while their uses around the house are varied, so is their history — a lesson we learned … Continue reading
Food for the Soul
I want to start the year by sharing two beautiful documentaries that I hope will inspire you. Even though resolutions are always a possitive way to start a New Year, more times … Continue reading
Dia de los Muertos. San Andres, Mexico. Four Families.
November 1st 2013 San Andres, Mexico On November 1st, all over Mexico, families gather together in cemeteries to clean their loved one’s tombs and decorate them with flowers and … Continue reading
Market Day
Are markets the heart of a community? With every social interaction, noise getting louder, the different smells overpowering at times but adding to the experience, and the infinite color palettes … Continue reading
Faith
Silence… a squeak, a whisper, someone’s cough. Silence again… the rustle of turning pages, footsteps, more silence. In a world full of noise and motion, it felt as if time … Continue reading
Ahhh, Paella.
If you have ever cooked Paella or have a wonderful friend (in my case) that cares enough about food to prepare one, you know Paella is not all about the … Continue reading
Five ladies, a stack of meatballs and a blue spoon.
It is fun to watch women working together. There is always laughing, singing and , of course, a little gossiping as well. In this group of five, Doña Teofila is … Continue reading
Meet Maew
I met Maew while covering an assignment for Edible Austin. (Check out her and her husband’s story at Edible Austin’s last issue. “When Harry met Maew” it is a wonderful … Continue reading
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