Jess Starwood + The Forest Table
Herbalist • Forager • Chef
One of my favorite pairings of local wild flavors is the complex minty aroma of black sage (Salvia mellifera) with the rich heaviness of cacao. Its been a crowd-pleaser in my black sage truffles from last year, but I wasn't in the mood for a heavy chocolate dessert. Instead, I opted to infuse some freshly … Continue reading Wild Black Sage + Turkey Tail Mushroom Tonic
I was planning to hike to the top of Sandstone Peak this weekend as part of my five day stint of time alone. It has been on my to-hike list for a few years now but it wasn't always convenient to get over to that area of the Santa Monica Mountains. I decided today was … Continue reading Exploring the wildflowers along the Mishe Mowka trail
