Because we're not open for guests this summer, a number of people seem to think that gives us somewhat of a reprieve from working..... since, after all, we aren't serving meals to 75 guests and 20 staff members three times a day.  Definitely, a notion far from reality.  Admittedly, we're not cooking everyday, or managing staff....... but WITHOUT staff, that means that Kashaya and I are doing most of what needs to be done.  Except for Tiffany, who's been gardening up a storm, ... [Continue Reading]

Ah, the joys of living with new viruses....  masks being the accoutrement of this space and time.... I wonder if they'll become part of our new normal?  We've always used them for cleaning the chicken house, but for mingling with other people?  Hmm. Seen here are some folks who came to the Willits Farmer's Market to pick up pizzas for a slew of other Emandalians in their area.... an outing to the hinterlands for delicious sustenance. Once we figured out we couldn't safely open for the 2020 ... [Continue Reading]

A new old item to try.  This Thursday Emandal will be offering frozen, pre-baked (the night before) wood-fired pizzas at the Willits Farmers Market.  The traveling oven is gone, but our big, home one remains active. We'd love to have you pre-order and pay with a credit card, so that we'll know just how many to make, and won't have to deal with cash... but realize, especially at first, that it won't always be possible.  We'll make extra. Each week we'll offer a minimum of 4 different pizzas. ... [Continue Reading]