Coconut Fig Jam

Coconut Fig Jam

Dear Tom Hanks, I’m sorry there were no figs on your island. In this simple 15 minute recipe I’ve combined two of my favorite flavors.  Fresh figs and fresh coconut.  The nutty flavor of the coconut combined with sweet figs and a hint of vanilla create a...
The sunny side of life

The sunny side of life

It’s not often enough that we thank the universe for the simple gifts around us. A little over a year ago I was living on the other side of the country.  I had accomplished a lifelong dream of moving to California and despite a long battle with homesickness, was...