A sample of editorial features, some penned for clients, others for magazines — and a few that were really for myself.

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How to Eat and Drink Your Way through Ojai Valley

It may be a map-dot town, but the agricultural richness of the surrounding valley has long made Ojai a destination for diners — and for creative culinarians. Now, more than ever, there’s a panoply of deliciousness waiting at the Ojai Valley Inn and beyond. Here’s a sampling of what to expect.

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Inside the Culinary Mind of Matt McClure

Simplicity, seasonality, a touch of Southern charm — oh, and a lot of farm-fresh produce — these are the ingredients the new executive chef is using to usher in a new generation of dining at the Woodstock Inn & Resort.

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Love Letter to Bermuda

Year after year, the mid-Atlantic archipelago of Bermuda draws travelers with its pink-sand beaches, enchanting caves, rich history, and a treasure trove of diving and snorkeling experiences. Here, I asked some of its notable residents about what makes it so specia.

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On the Rise

In the past few years, Ojai, California, has become a sourdough mother of sorts, giving rise to a crop of bakers who are dedicated to perfecting the art of naturally leavened bread.

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Of House and Home

The story of how Frank Lloyd Wright's Bachman Wilson House found its way to Arkansas is one of stewardship, devotion and sacrifice.

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Baby Steps

An essay on my unsteady forays into raising a tiny Arkansan.

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A New Green Hat in Town

In a Northeast DC warehouse, an ex-lawyer and his son-in-law are paying homage to a legend from Washington’s boozy past—and hoping to tap into a still very thirsty local market.

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