I am an Italian native living in Northern California. I write stories about food and the outdoors, poetry and memoir, cook a lot and photograph the world around me.
Imagine Possibilities. Keep Them Real.
Do you already have a wish for your outdoor activities in 2026?
Start the Year with (More) Soup
Winter squash and red beet soup
Summer Abundance
Oven-roasted summer flavors
Riding All the Way
On the Humboldt Bay Trail
Versatile Dark Leafy Greens, 2025 Edition
Dark green and deeply flavored
Don't Worry, Be Walking
When everything I touch ends up broken, I go for a walk.
Winter Squash and Beans for the Season
Self-care should never become less than a top priority.
Fall in the Redwoods
The light is always beautiful in the redwood forest
Endless Zucchini is All Right by Me
Roasted zucchini with peppers and tomatoes
Summer in a Condiment
Tomato and date chutney
Hiking in the Headwaters Forest Reserve
On its 25th anniversary
More than a Farmstand
Sea Goat grows into a McKinleyville hub
When Nature Gives You Rain, Visit a Waterfall
A hike to Trillium Falls and beyond
A Green Dish for Earth Day or Any Day
The taste of spring in a Persian herb frittata
Spreading Vegetable Joy
Beets for a colorful vegan starter