Jenn Garbee

Modernist Painting with Ococoa Chocolates; Credit: jgarbee

Valentine's Day Countdown: Ococoa's Chocolate Nut Butter Cups

Surely there is a Duff Goldman of chocolate out there somewhere. But all of the real-time chocolatiers (sorry, Willy Wonka doesn't count in our book) we've spent tasting time with, including Diana Malouf, owner of Ococoa, have more temperate personalities -- a compliment. Measured, focused and with a patience that......
Clarita Coleman at the Wednesday Santa Monica Farmers Market; Credit: jgarbee

Cooking With Farmers: Clarita Coleman's Scarlet Runner Beans

When fantastic farmers -- and cooks -- like Clarita Coleman matter-of-factly say things like, "I don't write anything down," you stop to jot that recipe down. If there even is a recipe. With Coleman, you're likely to get a basic cooking outline. But really, with beans this fresh, that's all......
Re-CAP Plastic Mason Jar Lids; Credit: jgarbee

Product Review: Re-CAP Mason Jar Lids, The Adult Sippy Cup

If you're a fervent canner and preserver, twiddling your thumbs until that next Master Food Preservers class begins, the plastic Re-CAP Mason jar lid (a pour cap lid for your Mason jars) might be just the diversion you need. Bonus: While you're waiting for your lids to arrive, the website......