Davis Life Magazine

We had 24 hours to spend in Calistoga with our seven-year-old son. I wanted to plan something that would be fun for him as well and my husband and I at the same time. It was such a fun getaway for all, I thought I’d share it with all of you. Our itinerary was set [...]

I hope my friends and neighbors love summer squash.  In the early spring craze this year that really just felt like winter, I bought what can only be described as a “value pack” of summer squash seeds in a craze of over anticipation of summer.    I planted the starts, so innocuous at first, in a [...]

Tis the season to travel so this post is a remote blog.  As people flood my email inbox with photos of their latest vacations and Facebook is littered with check-ins from exotic places, I find myself in glorious. . . Indiana.  And for some reason, Indiana has decided to be the hottest place on earth [...]

Cooking for one reveals things. Are you a messier cook when no one is in the house? Do you use less ingredients? Do you use a plate? Last weekend, my husband went on a camping trip for a few days, and I discovered that I like simplicity when I’m cooking just for myself. One night [...]

It’s been hot out.  Maybe you’ve noticed.  It’s that time of year when you step outside in the middle of the afternoon and see very few people moving about (or moving very slowly) and hear only the monotonous hum of air conditioners running all around you.  Summer has arrived and the heat came with it.  [...]