Here we are in 2026, a year when trusting anything feels like a personal risk. Institutions? Questionable. Systems? Broken. Grocery availability? A fever dream.But you know what you can trust? Kumquats.Tiny, aggressive little citrus optimism sweet and tart flavor bombs that can improve anything—even bland, sad coleslaw. Yes, coleslaw, I swear. Trust me, I’m a …
Month: February 2026
If it’s winter months and you just finished skiing or snowshoeing in a ski town like Big Bear Lake, California, you may be ready for some Elevated Comfort Food. No, I’m not talking about my amazing Lamb Shepherd’s Pie or Garlic Bread Knots but how about something that uses up all those leftovers sitting in …
Ever the adventurous foodie, even I had never tried chutney before traveling to southern India. Not once. Not even the sad little jar hiding on the back shelf of Whole Foods next to the marmalade no one ever admits to buying. Then I tasted date chutney in India. One bite in and I was done. …
Here in 2026, there’s a growing emphasis on gut health and a push towards high protein and fiber-friendly foods like legumes, lentils, chickpeas, beans, whole grains and fiber-rich vegetables. Whole Foods snacks are the trend here in 2026. After a day of snow hiking eight miles for work with my clients, you bet your ass …
My life these days is basically work, hike, Jeep tours, and physical therapy. I have an amazing physical therapist here in Big Bear Lake, California — truly, she’s a saint — but damn it, I want to be fixed. I’m tired of spending an hour a week being lasered like a broken iPhone. One thing …