The fact that Lia’s first blog was called Swirling Notions says a lot about her. Here are random musings from Lia that don’t fall neatly into place.

Harvest Time

Written on Oct 16, 2009 by Lia Huber
Harvest Time

For some reason, I have a tough time each year letting go of summer and welcoming fall—much as I love both seasons. When the sun takes on a lackadaisical slant and the earth smells wet, it makes my chest swell with a sort of nostalgiancholy. So I thought I’d take a cue from one of Noemi’s alphabet books and spell out how harvest feels to me.

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Lia’s 16-1/2 Minutes in the Limelight

Written on Sep 11, 2009 by Lia Huber
Lia’s 16-1/2 Minutes in the Limelight

From San Francisco to Los Angeles and back again; from healthy lunches to healthy carbs . . . three TV shows in three weeks. My 16-1/2 minutes in the limelight.

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The Kitchen That Sings

Written on Aug 7, 2009 by Lia Huber
The Kitchen That Sings

La Cocina Que Canta; the kitchen that sings. It’s the name of the cooking school at Rancho La Puerta Spa in Mexico where I’ve been teaching classes this week. This is healthy cooking. This is cooking that’s gentle on the earth. This is cooking that brings a smile to the soul . . . and to everyone seated at the table. Si, this kitchen sings indeed.

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