Debbie Elliott-Fisk

How fun!

I always learn something new about California when I hear you interviewed, Steve. And I am a sixth generation Californian. Thank you.

Great discussion. I really enjoyed it!

Bean people gravitate to Rancho Gordo, and now there's a cookbook Steve Sando and Julia Newberry of Rancho Gordo share their ideas for using 50 varieties of beans.

"Sando is the founder and owner of Rancho Gordo. He is a purveyor of what are likely the most exquisite beans in America." -Evan Kleiman, KCRW Good Food

www.kcrw.com/culture/show...

Congratulations Steve and Julia! Another great interview. Love Evan.

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In LA’s Altadena Neighborhood, Community Food Solutions Feed Wildfire Recovery With thousands of acres burned and homes lost, this historic L.A. suburb finds nourishment and solace through local food. Here’s how to help.

Wrote about 13 community food solutions amid the Eaton and Palisades fires for @civileats.com. Through nourishment of our bodies and souls, we can rebuild. Hope this can be a resource on how we can sustain while we take it day by day to reconstruct what has been lost.

civileats.com/2025/01/22/i...

Thank you for writing and sharing this. ❤️

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After a week marked by so much devastation and uncertainty, the Rams are bringing a playoff victory back to Los Angeles and will face the Eagles in the divisional round next week.

Live reactions and analysis ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

Cool! ❤️

YouTube video by PettyYou007 Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth 1967

It's an old song. But I think it has a vibe for today's stress.

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Point Reyes Ranching Will All But End Under New Deal, Capping Decadeslong Conflict | KQED The settlement will phase out a dozen ranches that have lined the North Bay shoreline since before the California Gold Rush and long drew the ire of environmentalists.

www.kqed.org/news/1202142...

Point Reyes National Seashore Announces Revised Record of Decision for General Management Plan Amendment and Settlement Agreement on the Management of Ranching on Park Lands - Point Reyes National Sea... A news release announcing that Point Reyes National Seashore is releasing a revised Record of Decision for the General Management Plan Amendment and Environmental Impact Statement and is releasing a S...

This is great news!!! 12/14 cattle ranches still operating in Point Reyes National Seashore have voluntarily decided to cease operations after agreements with the Nature Conservancy 🌎
www.nps.gov/pore/learn/n...

Deal announced to end most ranching in Point Reyes National Seashore, manage free-roaming elk The announcement did not include details of the voluntary buyouts brokered by The Nature Conservancy, said to total about $30 million. At least two beef cattle ranches are seeking to continue under 20...

Wow. A big change announced today for Point Reyes National Seashore. Nearly all dairy and ranching to end inside the park, in exchange for $30 million buyout. #nature #nationalparks #environment

www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news...

Palisades Fire Live Updates: 30,000 Ordered to Evacuate in L.A. (Gift Article) Parts of Santa Monica were ordered to be evacuated as fast-moving flames destroyed homes along the coast in Los Angeles. Officials warned that winds would pick up overnight, fueling the fire.

There are now 4 separate fires in Los Angeles area:
• Palisades: Mass destruction. Now evacuations in Santa Monica
• Eaton: Destroying homes in Pasadena
• Sylmar/Hurst: Evacuation orders issued. “Rapid rate of spread”
• Tamarack: Near I-5 in Sun Valley neighborhood
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01...

Love Amber!

Orca who carried her dead calf for 17 days and 1,000 miles has a new baby Tahlequah has a newborn girl, years after she made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days.

Good for Tahlequah.

She would've been arrested in Texas for a miscarriage.

www.cbsnews.com/news/orca-wh...

We've been working on a recipe for Friday's newsletter and it's a doozy. It looks demure. It isn't.

#cooking #food #beansky

Looks like this is the cassoulet bean dish you talked about during the recent town hall that includes cream. Yum!

The pain of what could/should have been still cuts like a swords edge!
We got robbed! Twice!

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