I lived on the borders of France and Italy for several years. Every Friday was market day in Ventimiglia, Italy […]
Magdalena’s Sage Leaves
I knew a chef who owned the greatest little Italian restaurant in Dunsmuir, Calif. many years ago. Magdalena was from […]
Music is the Wings of the Soul
I became familiar to death at an early age when my childhood friend Tim died. His Mother was my Mother’s […]
Death the Unraveling Process
This might be the most intimate piece of writing I have ever tried to do because this subject touches deeply […]
Cornish Hens with Apricots
I love the fully equipped Mediterranean kitchen her at Silent Stay. It is always stock with olive oil, organic staples […]
Lemon Verbena Tea with Lavender Ice
I love the taste of Lemon Verbena and it makes a clean tasting tea. This South American plant is full […]
Regla Guiding Star
Today September 7th is the feast day of Our Lady Regla the aspect of the Black Virgin Mary of […]
Lavender
I am here at Silent Stay Retreat Hermitage this week. I have been working on their garden here for over […]
Buddha Garden and Lilies
Today I plants the Buddha Garden at Silent Stay Retreat with Cana Lilies and Birds of Paradise. There a legend […]
Figs, Goat Cheese and Provence Herbs.
There are a few memorable meals I had living in France and one of them my friend Solange made for […]
