For the Love of Apricots

I'll be back at my alma mater during Reunion Weekend, for a book signing at the Stanford Bookstore. I hope you'll come back to campus and stop in and see...

I'm delighted to have the opportunity to give a talk at the Saratoga Foothill Club. My hometown played an important role in the era of the Valley of Heart's Delight...

I'll be back at B & R Farms on Saturday, December 7th, signing my new cookbook, "For the Love of Apricots: Recipes and Memories of the Santa Clara Valley". I...

I'll be at Andy's Orchard Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 7th, signing my new cookbook, "For the Love of Apricots: Recipes and Memories of the Santa Clara Valley" You'll...

I’m delighted to have the opportunity to give a talk at the Loma Prieta District, of General Federated Woman's Club. Our region played an important role in the era of...

For your safety and well-being, it is with much regret and sadness that B & R Farms are cancelling the Blossom Boutique on April 4th and 5th. Our favorite days...

Reminiscent of the original Saratoga Blossom Festival that debuted in 1900, the Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts a day of family fun on Saturday May 9 from 10 am to 4...

Postponed until further notice: I will be speaking about my experiences growing up in the Valley of Heart's Delight and the process of writing my cookbook book at SIRs on...

I'm delighted to join B & R Farms at their Summer Pop-Up event on Saturday, June 13. Mari has thoughtfully created a perfect summer event, where she brings together the...

I look forward to returning to Andy’s Orchard Tour and Tasting events during the fresh apricot season — this time with the new 2nd Edition cookbook “For the Love of...

The Festival of Fruit theme for the 2020 gathering of national California Rare Fruit Growers (CRFG) chapters is “The Chosen Spot” in celebration of local fruit hero Luther Burbank. The...

I'm pleased to be giving a talk to the Saratoga Men's Club about the history of the Santa Clara Valley, my memories of growing up on an orchard property, and...

I'm pleased to be giving a book talk at a virtual event hosted by the Saratoga Historical Foundation and the Cupertino Historical Society and Museum. I'll discuss my journey in...

I'm delighted to be giving a book talk in person to the El Palo Alto Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution about the history of the Santa Clara...

Come visit and shop at the rustic Orchard Barn store that is decorated for the holidays! Taste the beautiful flavor of Blenheim apricots, raised by famous Valley of Heart’s Delight...