The Solar System Project

The Solar System Project

Sometimes I just miss being in fourth grade. My afternoon started out simple enough with me photographing all the citrus on my table and the next thing you know I’m googling the relative size of the planets to make my very own solar system out of citrus. You...
UC Riverside Citrus Variety Collection

UC Riverside Citrus Variety Collection

Last Thursday I had the extraordinary and somewhat life changing (oh yes, I like to be dramatic) privilege of visiting the UC Riverside Citrus Variety Collection. I didn’t realize it until arriving but this was the first time the collection had been open for...
Bergamot Iced Tea

Bergamot Iced Tea

I write this post with great relief as I have been fiddling with these bergamots since last week and haven’t been able to come up with anything that I would even remotely be willing to tell you about. Until now. I tried a cookie, a truffle, another scone and...
Name that citrus!

Name that citrus!

How is it possible that January is almost over? I haven’t even failed at my resolutions yet. Something must be wrong. Maybe it is the 80 degree January weather. I know I live in San Diego and all, but really?!? The trees in my front yard are so confused that...
Exploring Shapes: Stars

Exploring Shapes: Stars

Exploring Fruit is a series where I explore what fruit has to offer the world in terms of design, in addition to the snacking aspect that I usually highlight. If you could see me right now you would find me a little giddy and my eyes wide open and sparkly. Stars! Just...