It is hard to beat a good curry. Done right, they are flavorful, rich and full of nutrients. They are also easy and flexible, making them an ideal mid week meal. You can easily omit the meat for a vegan/vegetarian and adjust up or down the heat to suit your family. I also love that…
Taco Tuesday!
Lately, I have been obsessed with making high quality, authentic street tacos. Salsa is key to a great taco. We grow tomatoes, tomatillos, cilantro, onion and key limes in our garden and abundant jalapenos in our green house. I am always striving to have an entirely homegrown salsa, but it is rare that everything is…
Homemade Sushi
We have been rolling our own sushi for several years now. It has become a family favorite, and what our son always requests for special occasions like his birthday or to celebrate an accomplishment. While more expensive than other homemade meals, it is affordable as a treat meal. For our family of three, it costs…
Blueberry Harvest
Harvest time comes early and often on the mild central coast. In our house we love blueberries. We grow thirteen low chill hour blueberries housed in raised beds in a walk in cage. At the time it was a lot of effort and cost, but the pay off is now huge. Our favorite varieties are…
Bananas Foster
For my 30th birthday, my husband took me to New Orleans for Mardis Gras. It was a fun and crazy way to mark the milestone. On that trip I tried bananas foster for the first time and I was hooked. We have been growing bananas for a few years now. We don’t have ideal conditions…
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Welcome to Coastal Abundance! Join me to learn about growing your own food, preparing healthy and delicious meals, making and enjoying wine and experiencing life through travel. We are based on the beautiful central coast of California, right in the heart of wine country.