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September 17, 2025
Food and Mood
How can we break free and choose foods that actually lift us up, even when we’re feeling low? It turns out there’s a real scientific explanation.
September 10, 2025
Back to the Land
Twelve years ago, the very first Open Farm Tours event was, quite literally, a washout. Held in early November at the Corralitos Women’s Center,...
September 9, 2025
Return of the Mason Jar
Molly Bravo’s guide, The Essential Canning Cookbook, shows how to transform local abundance into shelf-stable meals all year long.
September 3, 2025
Mountain Roots
A search for local herbal remedies led me to the Be Rooted Botanicals website, where I discovered a community-focused Felton-based company.
August 20, 2025
Mind and Body
Breema sessions can be one-on-one or practiced in a group. During a session, you remain fully clothed and rest on a soft surface while the practitioner uses rhythmic movements tailored to your body.
August 6, 2025
Getting Colder
A powdered packet mixed with ice water will melt away pounds while you eat fettuccine Alfredo? That’s marketing magic, not metabolic science.
August 6, 2025
On the Line
Ocean2Table is a Santa Cruz–based Community Supported Fishery dedicated to delivering ultra-fresh, traceable food straight to your plate.
July 30, 2025
Swinging Moods
While we can’t avoid nature’s ups and downs altogether, small changes can help smooth the ride. Maybe it’s movement, or rest, or simply a little more self-compassion.