Fall Creek

Stacey and I went for a hike at Fall Creek Unit, part of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, near Felton, CA today. It was a beautiful hike through 2nd growth redwood and douglas fir, following a babbling creek up to deserted limekilns dating back to the 1870's.

New frontiers in the kitchen

For Christmas this year, my parents surprised Matt with a top-of-the-line food dehydrator.  Not one to back down from a challenge, Matt has been experimenting with making apple and pear chips for the past couple of weeks.  We've been enjoying these so much that we've not made it much further into the world of dehydrating yet, but the possibilities are endless.  On the list for future snacks are yogurt, fruit leathers, teas, and kale chips, just to name a few.  Stay tuned!

Hidden Villa hiking

Last weekend, Matt and I headed over to Hidden Villa for a hike back in the foothills. We stopped by to visit with the animals before starting the hike, a prerequisite whenever we visit the farm. We were delighted to meet a pack of new baby lambs, and greet the piglets that have been growing steadily since last summer.  Our hike was mossy and the day was one of the clearest we've had in many weeks -- we were able to see all the way to the mountains in the East Bay.