Coachella Valley’s Date Farms are Doing Sweet Things for the Community

After touring and dining on date farms, you might learn a thing or two about the production of the chewy sweet plump dates. The sweet, locally-grown fruit is often found in restaurants all over Greater Palm Springs, especially in date shakes. Sample for yourself at the annual Palm Desert Food & Wine festival. We became incredibly curious about this popular treat when our own solo … Continue reading Coachella Valley’s Date Farms are Doing Sweet Things for the Community

A real farm-to-table experience is Outstanding in the Field

This article was first published in print in Southern California Life Magazine, September 2022 edition. I pulled off onto a dusty road in a harsh low desert area I never knew existed until an invite to Outstanding in the Field arrived in an email. My instructions were to bring my own plate, come hungry, and be ready to break “bread” with strangers.  For many years … Continue reading A real farm-to-table experience is Outstanding in the Field

Doma Kitchen – Fabulous As Ever & Still Open At Original Location Until October 12

Ooh! Doma Kitchen makes Belgium Waffles that are light, fluffy, crispy…actually, perfect. I know this because I sampled their wares at Richstone Family Center’s 40th Birthday Beach Bash this summer. Needless to say, I think I might have gone back for thirds. Only a year and a half since its inception and the applause for the family owned cafe has grown so exponentially that it … Continue reading Doma Kitchen – Fabulous As Ever & Still Open At Original Location Until October 12