September 7, 2017 / kirsten / Biophiliac's Guide

Genesis: Notes on an obsession

If all gardens are autobiography, I like what mine says about me. It’s a little messy,…

April 13, 2017 / kirsten / Biophiliac's Guide

México, lindo y querido

Over chelas and seafood tacos, my husband and I soaked in the last rays of…

January 21, 2017 / kirsten / #notjustparks

Last weekend, I found myself once again in the woods. All was quiet, still, snowy.…

December 23, 2016 / kirsten / Biophiliac's Guide

OK, OK, you convinced me that I need to dedicate 20 hours to tamale making.…

December 23, 2016 / kirsten / Biophiliac's Guide

Tip #4: Make Food Together Every winter around the holidays, I spend many, many hours…

August 10, 2016 / kirsten / Biophiliac's Guide

Tip #3: Talking to People Who Aren’t Just Like You Is, in General, a Good…

July 12, 2016 / kirsten / Biophiliac's Guide

Tip #2: Learn the language A few weekends ago, we spent time exploring a spur off…

June 27, 2016 / kirsten / Biophiliac's Guide

Tip #1: Start where you are Full disclosure: I’m not–and never will be–the sort of…