My jalapeno plant (or, as we affectionately refer to it as, my jalapeno bush) has been quietly cranking out another large round of peppers throughout the winter. Surviving the winter nights, it’s been working away …
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My Daffodils are Sparking Joy
Just wanted to hop on here and talk about my latest daffodil purchase. These are $1.50 at Trader Joe’s, which is a small splurge that has brought so much light and many springtime vibes into …
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Joshua Tree Adventure Guide: Longer Hikes
Where to stay, what to do, on an adventure through the desert! Arch Rock: It’s on the postcards, so it must be worth the hike, right? Worth the quick hike to go see it, although …
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Joshua Tree Adventure Guide: Short Hikes
Where to stay, what to do, on an adventure through the desert! Cholla Cactus Garden: So fun, definitely would recommend, especially if you’re a big cactus fan like me! There is plenty of parking and …
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Joshua Tree Adventure Guide: Farmer’s Market and Downtown
Where to stay, what to do, on an adventure through the desert! As you may be aware by this point, I’m obsessed with Farmer’s Markets. Every time I go to a new city or even …
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Joshua Tree Adventure Guide: Camp Site
Where to stay, what to do, on an adventure through the desert! Throughout our three-night stay, we did some tent camping at Indian Cove Campground. This campground was honestly one of the coolest that we …
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The Internet Made Me Buy It: Egyptian Magic
Welcome to my new column, “The Internet Made Me Buy It”, where I review products that were advertised to me on the internet. I buy these products out of genuine interest and hope that they …
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Coming Soon to the Blog: California City Guides!
I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite places in cities that I visit frequently, to help serve as a more local guide to cool things around California! The cities that …
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I’ve Been Posting a Lot of Colorful Cauliflower this Winter
I guess we can say that I’m obsessed – but how could I not be! I’ve been truly loving the many shades of cauliflower this winter season, and I have been highlighting my favorite #farmersmarketfinds …
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1.22.20 Garden Update
We did some good work in the garden this weekend, and I wanted to share a quick update on our winter gardening adventures! I’m going to include both a Bakersfield and Santa Barbara update, so …
Claire Aucella 