I grew up in Los Angeles, and even though I lived in the heart of the city, every house had a front yard, and all my neighbors took great pride in their lawns and gardens. Now that I live in San Francisco, I rarely see a front lawn, but I’m constantly amazed at all the […]
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Some of my best furniture finds have come the street (and are usually found while I’m walking Jake). So far, I’ve adopted the following castoffs from my neighbors: Set of two, teak, mid-century modern nightstands, Two antique doors, A small, painted metal bench, A green-striped upholstered chair that’s so ugly it’s almost cute, A rocking
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Plum jam is one of my favorite things in the world to make, so I was ecstatic when a friend gave me over 12 lbs of super-ripe plums harvested from his tree. These plums were tiny and extremely sweet (even the skin was sweet). I didn’t think anyone canned any more, but on a trip
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