WELCOME
I’m a writer with a taste for good food and a passion for sustainable food systems. In short, I like to eat right, and write about all the things that make food good — and explore the myriad ways in which we grow, source, purvey, prepare, and consume the things that nurture us.
Bon appétit and bonne lecture (happy reading)!
Policy Support for Regenerative Agriculture
Meet the organization promoting regenerative agriculture through state policy.
Meet the Modern Farmer
This taro farmer is restoring an ecosystem through Native Hawaiian practices.
Cultivating Collective Security
California helps BIPOC collective cultivate land access for underserved farmers.
Cultivating Resilience
In fire-stricken Maui, sustainable land management is key to avoiding future disasters.
Milking More Value Out of Deer
From luscious desserts to high-end nutraceuticals, this novel product is helping New Zealand venison farmers squeeze a premium from their herds, while treading lightly on the land.
Sheep Cheese Is an Ode to the Seasons
A flock of Northern Californian farmstead dairies use seasonal cues to shape the flavor and complexity of their cheese. Lactation cycles and the changes in forage can influence the outcome, resulting in curds that hum with high floral notes or belt out rich, buttery tunes.
Rice Farming for Peat’s Sake
In California’s Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, farmers are converting corn fields to rice in an effort to stop subsidence and reduce carbon emissions.
Beefing Up the Community
An innovative program at the Redwood Empire Food Bank is helping to nourish both land and community.