I have always been a sucker for a grandiose fireplace. I grew up in an area of California that receives a steady amount of snow each winter. Shocking, I know, but yes California does get snow! Due to this, I grew up in a house…

Gluten and Dairy Free Lemon Glazed Persimmon Bars   I don’t know what it is about persimmons and my family, but we love the sweet things! These Lemon Glazed Persimmon Bars are based off of an original recipe from my Grammie. However, this version was…

This article is written in remembrance of my beloved friend, Paul Fletcher, who made learning about, working with, and especially drinking wine not just a simple pleasure, but an epic good time. Will love you forever, my friend.   It is well established by now…

Something I look forward to each Autumn are the vibrant flavors of persimmons. They have come to symbolize Thanksgiving for me and I have always been in love with their brilliant color.  They also make great cookies, which is a tradition in my family, to make…

The holiday season is madness, and I know I’m not the only one who feels this way! With the dawning of each holiday season, comes the pressure of trying to get everything perfect. In my case, with motherhood, it seems this pressure has only gotten…

Maintaining a garden is a year-round endeavor. I always look forward the excitement of planning, prepping, and planting in the spring time as well as the harvests of summer and autumn. But, did you know that one of the most important things you can do…

One of my favorite things about living on a ranch is you never know what the day will bring. I tend to find doing the same thing day after day to be tedious and boring, and I like my schedule to change. I love facing…

Industrial shelving is one of the most popular DIY projects right now, and it is easy to see why! Traditional bookcases and cabinets require a more advanced skill set that many of us casual “fixer uppers” have not yet acquired. Industrial shelves require a bit…

They say, “to plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” I find this quote to be absolutely true, especially when it comes to planting bulbs in the Autumn for the next year’s spring blooms. With Autumn here, it is time to start planning ahead…

Homemade Apple Butter is hands down one of my favorite treats. For my friends that don’t know, Apple Butter is essentially a smooth apple jam. You can spread it on toast, pancakes or bake it in pastries. This is a gluten, dairy and refined sugar…