Author: Photography by Gary Payne
Whole-animal cooking: the latest in zero-waste living
A traditional backyard cookout gets a sustainable makeover with UKG.
Secret Lives: Art of Stone
A designer/artist fabricates more than functional pieces
Secret Lives: Sweet Dreams are Made of This
A legal assistant delights in decorating baked goods
Secret Lives: Shear Artistry
A hairstylist cuts through the clutter with photography
Secret Lives: The Light Way to Live
A desire to inspire and care guides a multifaceted career path
Secret Lives: Sach’s Kitchen
Corporate executive by day, cookbook author by night
Secret Lives: The Shopkeeper
Plants, coffee and secondhand goods join hands
Secret Lives: Crafting Something Special
A leader fosters change with beer
Garden Recipe: Early-to Mid-Winter Dippity Do
If you’ve made a resolution in January to eat right, then this healthy cilantro dip makes a lovely non-guilt treat
Wellness Gone Wild
A family of three shows us where they like to go for treats and treasures
Meet the Kitten Lady, Hannah Shaw
Get to know San Diego's animal rescue superhero
Eggnog Cake with Rum Simple Syrup and Eggnog Frosting
This festive holiday cake adds a creative, delicious twist on the nostalgic seasonal ingredient of eggnog
Peppermint Bark Layer Cake with White Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Frosting
This festive holiday cake adds a creative, delicious twist on the nostalgic seasonal ingredient of peppermint
6 Uses for Leftover Buttercream
Here are a few other uses for the leftover buttercream frosting we always seem to create (other than eating it with the spatula)
Gingerbread Layer Cake with Cinnamon Cream-Cheese Frosting
This festive holiday cake adds a creative, delicious twist on the nostalgic seasonal ingredient of gingerbread
3 Holiday Cakes That Taste as Good as They Look
Put a creative twist on the nostalgic seasonal flavors of gingerbread, eggnog and peppermint with these very-worth-it festive layer cakes
Garden Recipe: Thanksgiving Yam Pie
By the end of November, San Diego temperatures start shifting to cooler weather—just in time to heat up the oven for a downhome Thanksgiving yam pie.
Eat Local in Downtown San Diego
Farm-to-Fork San Diego founder Trish Watlington shows us how to eat local in a 1.2 mile radius of downtown San Diego
Paint Your Own DIY Abstract Mural — With Kids!
The plan? No plan. For artist Jennifer McHugh, letting kids take the lead on an abstract mural makes for gorgeous results
Meet the Preservationists: Melanie Dellas and Karen Lacy
Get to know these San Diego preservationists (and besties)
Around Town with Zandra Rhodes
A fashion icon's favorite places in San Diego to dine, see art and start projects
Garden Recipe: Cold Green Bean Salad
Our warm, dry October weather is the perfect time to harvest green beans and prepare cooling dishes
Set the Scene for a Sophisticated Spooky Soiree
The tricks (and treats) required for hosting a party filled with mystery and intrigue
Natural Food Dyes for Every Color
All-natural shades you can make with items you likely already have in your kitchen (including purple and black)
3 Tips for Hiring a Tarot Reader for Your Party
How to set the stage for tarot, palm or energy readings and more at a spooky gathering or tarot party
How to Get a Sparkly Cat Eye
Kick the classic cat eye makeup up a notch for a seasonal or spooky event!
DIY: Celestial Napkin Rings and Crystal Ball Place Cards
A tutorial for the Pretty Little Details Co. celestial place settings and table decor. (Since when is baseball goth?)
Meet the Gardening Educator: Kaitlin Mitchell
This San Diegan is leading kids and teachers down a growing path
Garden Recipe: Tomato Eggplant Mozzarella Stack
This garden- or farmers market-ready recipe brings together two of the season's best: tomato and eggplant!
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