Anna Thomas Bates

Found Fruit

The best thing I ever ate was found in a parking lot. I was walking from my rental car to a little kitchen shop in Sonoma, California. On my way

Attack of the Giant Zukes

What do you do when you forget to lock your door and come home to find a “gift” basket of surplus zucchini?

Happiness is a Hen

The white noise app on my phone has relaxing options for “waterfall,” “rain,” “crackling fire” and “ocean.” But it doesn’t have the selection I’m looking for: “hen.” If you’ve never

Summer Jammin’

Nothing makes you feel like a domestic god/goddess like canning your own jam. Get in the spirit with our Frugal Locavore, Anna, from www.TallgrassKitchen.com.

Summer in a Glass

Step aside water and iced tea. Mix up your summer drink routine with unique and refreshing make-at-home drinks and cocktails!

It’s Not Easy Being Green

Frugal Locavore Anna Thomas Bates gives us some excellent ideas for preparing a certain underappreciated – but super healthy! – green: kale.

sSimple, Local Gifts

With the likelihood of a recall election approaching and the 2012 presidential election not far behind, voting is on the forefront of many minds. No matter what your political persuasion,

Honey of Mine

Frugal Locavore Anna from www.TallgrassKitchen.com gives us a golden glimmer of springtime—fresh, backyard honey.

A Worthwhile Journey

Starting with the first simple steps, Anna Thomas Bates takes us on the worthwhile journey of planting our own gardens. As spring begins to show it’s face, let this article

Grow Hither

Want to grow your own food but think you don’t have the space or knowledge? Our Frugal Locavore Anna make a compelling argument—or more like a love letter to a