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Heirloom Fig Bread Pudding

November 26, 2021June 13, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Alison Steele Baking season has officially arrived, along with the first ripe figs in the garden. I have resisted most temptation to buy figs at the farmers market knowing that these two heirloom trees produce enough fruit for vinegars, jams, cakes, salads, teas, puddings, pizzas, and brandy for the coming winter. Not only are they loaded with minerals and… Read More

Astrology Columns

Evolutionary Astrology: Cosmic Weather Report for November 2021

November 5, 2021November 19, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Catie Cadge, PhD We start with a New Moon in Scorpio at 12°40’, November 4th at 2:14 PM Pacific time. Sun and Moon oppose Uranus in Taurus, while Mars is close by in early Scorpio. It is a good time to set intentions about getting to the truth about why we often do what we do for security or… Read More

Columns Tech

Tech Backwoods: Steve Mead’s Robotics

October 18, 2021November 1, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner Steve Mead confesses that he is not necessarily a high tech guy. “I was doing LEGOs to have something in common with my sons, and I started volunteering at the library,” he said. “The library approached me asking if I knew anything about robotics, and I said I could try.” So with some research Mead put together… Read More

Column: Josh Reilly Columns Gardening

Wildlife in the Garden

October 14, 2021June 7, 2023 slvpost.comgardening0 comment

By Josh Reilly You don’t have to encourage wildlife in the garden. It’s there already. In fact, you are probably trying to do the opposite, at least when it comes to raccoons, mice, squirrels, insects, birds that eat seedlings, and those twin scourges of SLV gardens, gophers and deer. Other visitors, however, are most welcome, if a bit hesitant or… Read More

Column Alison Steele Columns Food & Drink

Autumn Okra Stew

October 10, 2021June 13, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Alison Steele Moving into fall with afternoon warmth still lingering, the magic of Okra Stew is captured entirely on the stovetop. Layering the flavors of the garden in one pot along with poultry or pork, and ladling it over a steaming bowl of rice is what I think of as comfort food. I’ve chosen to celebrate the vegetables in… Read More

Column: MC Dwyer Columns Real Estate

SLV Homes: Fall Housing Outlook

October 1, 2021September 28, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By M.C. Dwyer Let’s look at the reasons why home prices keep rising in Santa Cruz County. Average Home Sales Price 3rd Quarter 2021 * Average Home Sales Price 3rd Quarter 2020 San Lorenzo Valley $885,976 $754,768 Scotts Valley $1,510,786 $1,250,804 Santa Cruz County $1,355,142 $1,203,893 Santa Clara County $2,022,547 $1,718,857 Pandemic mass migration – People were home more… Read More

Astrology Columns

Astrology: October’s Scorpio Season

September 30, 2021October 12, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Catie Cadge, PhD Welcome to the Santa Cruz Cosmic Weather Report – Evolutionary Astrology of the moment, your moment in time, our collective moment of change! This month we move from Libra into Scorpio season, the sign most evocative of autumn, the falling of the leaves, a necessary time of death and decay, so that we can all start… Read More

Column Alison Steele Columns Food & Drink

Peach & Blackberry Bourbon Corn Cake

September 25, 2021June 13, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Alison Steele Returning to our mountain garden after two months away is quite magical. Pumpkins hang from the vine, towering sunflowers guard entranceways, ripe tomatoes and peppers peek out from under the weeds. There are, however, always a few casualties. Our peach tree had split straight down the middle despite my efforts to twist off what seemed like a… Read More

Columns Food & Drink

Grüss Dich! Ready for Oktoberfest!

September 21, 2021October 6, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Greg Roe and Mike De Smidt Oktoberfest. It’s one of the first things many of us think of when we think of Germany. However, it’s not so much a German thing, but a Bavarian thing; Bavaria being the largest of Germany’s sixteen states and situated in the southeastern part of the country. Contrary to what many think, Oktoberfest actually… Read More

Column: MC Dwyer Columns Real Estate

SLV Homes: Selling Homes From the Heart

September 15, 2021September 28, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By M.C. Dwyer Since we’re in the middle of a busy and decidedly sellers’ housing market, I’ll bet “home seller generosity” was the last headline you expected, right? In two recent transactions, however, the sellers have shown a certain generosity, giving entry-level buyers an unbelievable opportunity. I can think of just two other situations in my 16-year career like this.… Read More