Contents /Contributors
Spring / 2016
Tools
Artistry
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Four Favorite Tools
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Hearts & Hands
Our resident gourmand, Edgar Cayago, shares
his favorite, must have kitchen tools.
Our regular contributor Susan Marque explores this
issue’s theme through the passions and artistry of
craftspeople in NYC .
Woodwork
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The Sound of Wood
Our interview with craftsman David Kurtz who has
found a place of Zen in hand making instruments.
Keli Larson
Keli is a Midwest native who migrated to California to escape ridiculously cold
winters. She recently achieved culinary nirvana by discovering both an avocado and a
Meyer lemon tree on the property of her new home. Keli’s day job is a researcher for a
game show; she spends her free time in her newly renovated kitchen, playing with her
extensive spice collection (yes, really) and creating new dishes with farmer’s markets’
finds from around California. The food never goes to waste; Keli and her fiancé love to
entertain and frequently throw dinner parties for their foodie friends and family. As a
result Keli has picked up a new hobby – tablescaping – and isn’t proud of the fact that
she now knows what ‘tablescaping’ is. But the guests love it! She’s into reading about
medieval monarchies, plays the piano to relax, and is a serious Kings hockey fan.
She’s also currently working on her own book and blog. Keli lives in Los Angeles with
her fiancé, their sweet, ancient cat, and two very generous fig trees.
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