World Almond Capital Two weeks ago I headed to the Capay Valley, north San Francisco, to see the California Spring unfolding. I wanted to see the almond trees in bloom. 80 percent of the world's almonds come from this area. Orchards stretch in every direction, right to the base of the Blue Ridge Berryessa Natural Area. It was a … [Read more...]
Is Salesforce Transit Center- A Western Grand Central?
San Francisco's Salesforce Transit Center, opens to the public on August 11. Last week I had a sneak preview. Dubbed the Grand Central of the West, the architecture is stunning, the scope immense, and the art awesome. There is a 5.4 acre rooftop garden, 100,000 square feet of retail and signature restaurant … [Read more...]
Heirloom Seeds Expo Has Global Message
National Heirloom Expo - A Global Farmers Market The National Heirloom Expo held in Santa Rosa ran the gamut from heirloom seeds to rare breed sheep, livestock and heritage poultry A tower of orange, green and striped squash and pumpkins was surrounded by displas of pink-striped Iranian melons, Italian tomatoes, Uzbek … [Read more...]
Big Sur Spring Recovery Update
Update on Big Sur Spring After the devastating Soberanes fire and record-breaking floods and mudslides Big Sur Spring recovery is underway. Slowly. The slopes of the Santa Lucia mountains which plunge into the Pacific Ocean are awash with a bumper crop of wild flowers. Golden California poppies dust fire ravaged hillsides. I … [Read more...]
San Francisco’s New Art Cornucopia
Expanded SFMOMA Opens This weekend, May 14, SFMOMA opens to the public. It is the catalyst for San Francisco's new art cornucopia. With the new 235,000 square foot ten-story addition the museum becomes the largest contemporary art space in the US. San Francisco's New Art Cornucopia The catalyst for expansion was the 100 year loan of … [Read more...]
