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I really enjoy the part of being a cook that is about connecting people. From farmer to the kitchen to the guest. It’s an ecosystem. If each part of this system is cared for and fulfilled by each other, it is more likely to flourish and grow. Being able to see where our food comes from can give a cook a better understanding of the value of the work that a farmer puts in to his product. It can also give us insight into the value of the life of the animal or plant that we use. Something that has a great deal of impact on the level of respect with which we treat our resources and each other.

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Monterey Abalone Company, CA | March, 2017

Unofficial Mascots….

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SingleThread Farms, CA | January, 2017

“Two sommaliers geek out over a wine list”.  Or, Camilla Laugerud takes a vacation to California from Norway (and it rained the whole time), and our friend John was gracious enough to offer her a tour. I just got to tag along.  

Here is a photo of something I love to see, people excited and passionate about what they do.  I’m the wine noob, so I mostly listened as these two pros gushed. 
This was my first look at the restaurant since it’s completion, and it is truly designed with utmost care and beauty. 

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San Francisco, CA | June, 2016

As I work towards a stronger understanding of how a camera works, and as I work towards being more comfortable with my pictures as they are, I find myself having these nice quiet moments with just me and my camera. I have to ignore the voice inside that is worried that others may look at me funny while I take twenty shots of a pastry. I have to ignore the sheepishness that stems from feeling like I have no idea what i’m doing. To move past the frustration that if I was better, I could take a better shot in less time.

And just, quietly enjoy taking a picture. Or at least- to try.

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These stacks of mushrooms grabbed my attention while hiking up towards Mirror Lake in Yosemite last November. I possibly would have lingered quite a bit longer if my cousin hadn’t charged on ahead. Also, there were a lot of amazing things to see on this trip- many that I regrettably didn’t feel skilled enough to capture well with my camera. Maybe next time.  I will be happy to return, hike farther in, and see more of the park.

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Gold on the Gate | March, 2017
Golden Gate Park, CA | March, 2017
San Francisco, CA | March, 2017

I was pretty happy this last weekend to be able to have extra time to see a friend. To catch up, hang out, get a little video editing lesson, and take a few photos. One of the things that I have found essential as I am making an effort to build something new, is having people around who are also working on their own projects. We try and offer advice, give feedback, be sounding boards, and sometimes just- check in. Some of us are better than others with our workflow, consistency, or more advanced in one aspect or another. We can each offer different skills and ideas. For me, it’s good to have the accountability and encouragement. I love being able to work towards goals along side people in a non competitive, but inspiring way.

Wouldn’t have been in this spot at this time if not for my friend Justin Khanna, who wanted to take a

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few photos of the Golden Gate. It’s nice to tag along on a ‘photo mission’ and drool over his fancy camera and ask lots of questions. Can’t wait till he visits again. And, his shots of the bridge are BEAUTIFUL.

The video Justin generously let me watch him edit was just posted on his youtube channel here. I highly recommend it.

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Tahoe, CA | February 25, 2017

The weekend was February 24th-26th, 2017. The place was South Lake Tahoe, California. The vibe was jovial. Okay- let’s be real- it was a little crazy.  More than anything, it was just great fun.

Also, that really goofy guy climbing a mountain while trying to catch multiple baseball sized balls of snow with his mouth? Yeah, that’s my little brother.  And this is how he turned 30.  Not so little? Sure. I mean, I guess neither am I.  Still, he’s as much of a riot as ever.  Never grow up, never surrender!

Happy Birthday, Phil. I love your guts.

 

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Doubling up on the photos today, since I missed yesterday due to several technical difficulties. We’re staying on the same trip as the last photo I posted. I had just arrived back to California, and I picked up my cousin from the airport. We drove the nutty mountain roads in the dark to Murphys, California, and then later to Yosemite with our families. An unexpected and lovely trip to welcome me back to my home state. I got to see half dome in person for the first time!

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Angie Yribe. Yosemite, Ca. November, 2016

There are too many things to say about this woman. She is truly the person who I love the most in my life. She has taught me about unconditional love in the best way, by showing it to all who enter her world. I was so happy to enter Yosemite Valley for the first time in my life with her by my side. More love, every day. Thank you Nana.

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Sam Yribe. Mirror Lake, CA. November 2016

This woman never ceases to amaze me. So brave, wild, wonderful. Born three days apart from me, she is a great love of mine that I am so happy to have in my life. She is crazy courageous, strong, and kind. She makes me smile, laugh, pushes my limits, often injures me (okay, only sometimes). I want to be as truly loving and full of life as she is. Now that we’re back in the same time zone, I look forward to more adventures with my cousin Sam. We shall continue to make our parents cringe in fear for our safety and our families shake their heads at our antics. Thank you, my partner in crime, for 31 years of love and genuine exploration of the world we live to explore and make a better place. I love you.