Why the Oscar 2023 Wins are Critical March 13, 2023Last night, the cast and crew of Everything Everywhere All At Once swept the Oscars with 7 Awards. To celebrate, the smiley face almond cookies Annie's T Cakes made for...
Bone Marrow Donation Day! March 9, 2023For five and a half hours, I sat in a comfy chair watching white blood cells being filtered out through the machine, and my blood was returned into my right arm....
Donating Bone Marrow with Be The Match March 9, 2023Back in January I had the honor of donating my bone marrow. I signed up to be a donor in college. Almost a decade later this past June, I got...
Kristyn Leach: Namu Farms, the nuances of heritage crops, and weathering the pandemic through community. May 31, 2021Kristyn Leach grows Asian crops in California’s Central Valley. Her focus is on preserving and adapting Korean plants, agronomic wisdom, and culture. She partners with the Namu Restaurant Group, providing...
Farmer Mai: From Climate Scientist to Heritage Grain Farmer May 19, 2021Mai Nguyen is a former climate scientist turned farmer and social justice activist. She specializes in growing heirloom crops using organic, drought-tolerant, and soil-enriching methods. A force of nature herself, Nguyen is dedicated...
Cultural Roots Nursery: Keeping Cultures Alive Through Heritage Crops May 10, 2021Cultural Roots Nursery grows a diverse and culturally relevant selection of vegetables, herbs, and trees for the communities they serve. By increasing the availability and accessibility of these heritage plants,...
