Berber Whisky 3 Jun 2013 | 02:40 am

Occasions you might drink complimentary Berber Whisky: Visiting any local family (know your saha from your besaha) Each and every time you check in to a new riad or kasbah If there’s a whiff a busines...

Herb Steeped Vinegar and Ancho Chilis from the Garden 8 Jan 2013 | 12:57 am

Labradorite Hoop Mod 19 Dec 2012 | 10:15 am

One year Anthropologie sold a pair of pearl earrings that I lusted after. I bookmarked them hoping they’d go on sale, but they sold out at full retail. Ever since, I’ve had a will-not-go-away itch to ...

Borage Blossom Ice Cubes 8 Aug 2012 | 02:01 am

I’m growing borage this year, decided entirely on whim after reading the back of the seed packet at the store. I didn’t know much about the plant, so there’s been a lot of reading up on how to use it....

Drying Oranges for Tea 1 Jul 2012 | 01:57 am

Almost all my favorite tea mixes (not to mention my very favorite beverage aid – mulling spice) contain dried orange chunks or peel in them. I’ve been contemplating crafting my own tea mixes for a whi...

Masala Chai 30 Jun 2012 | 01:01 am

Long time no see, dear blog. I have been enjoying life very much, and have lots to share. While I work on ramping up content, here’s a fun and fabulous video I’ve been enjoying the past few days. I te...

Sorbet Soda 4 Jul 2009 | 08:46 am

I found some of those infamous Meyer lemons at the Japantown farmer’s market and immediately juiced six of them to make strawberry lemon sorbet. Which was dang good in and of itself. But the later use...

Deserted Island Pan 7 Mar 2009 | 12:44 pm

My time in this big Victorian barn of an apartment has drawn to a close and I have, with the help of some dear friends, spent the last week packing. The packing of the kitchen has been an amusing thin...

Abaca Pillows 6 Mar 2009 | 08:57 am

These abaca pillows, made from a plant fiber grown in the Philippines, are $11.25, down from $45, as part of hip & zen’s closeout clearance. I’ve long loved the abaca goods available on Bitters Co.’s ...

Seltzer Senorita 20 Feb 2009 | 02:18 pm

I have long wanted a working seltzer bottle. I had to order three off eBay before I realized the vintage ones didn’t actually function. Oh, I love those wire wrapped Art Deco beauties! Oh, how they ar...