Connection from soil to table. There’s a quiet thread that runs through so much of what I do. In the kitchen, in the garden, and behind the camera: To help people connect back to their food. Somewhere along the way, that connection has been lost. Food has become something we pick up, not something we understand. Something convenient, not something alive. And I’ve come to believe that if we want to reconnect with our food, we have to begin with the soil. The word human  comes from the Latin...

How to Revive and Maintain Dehydrated Sourdough Starter "Poppy" There’s something quietly reassuring about bringing a sourdough starter back to life. After months (or even years) tucked away in dried flakes, a dehydrated sourdough starter can be revived with just water, flour, and a little patience. Below, I’ll share exactly how to revive a dehydrated sourdough starter, along with simple tips for maintaining it once it’s active again. How to Revive Your Dehydrated Sourdough Starter Equipment...

The garden has been one of my greatest teachers and I hope it will be theirs too. There’s something about the garden that slows everything down. The pace is different there. The expectations are different too. Seeds don’t rush. The weather doesn’t bend. And yet, year after year, something grows. As I look towards the next garden season with little hands nearby, I find myself thinking about what that space is teaching. These are the lessons I hope my children carry with them. Patience Good...