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Apples to Zucchini: Inside Santa Barbara's Only Nonprofit Cooking School
October 28, 2026
Santa Barbara's only nonprofit cooking school gives kids real knives, hot stoves and a seat at the table. We spent two days with founder Nancy Martz and executive director Jill Barton.
The Village Still Has What it Takes
October 10, 2026
Kids don't need one parent to be everything. They need a few trusted grown-ups, each holding a different piece.
Why We Made Do What Kids Do
October 10, 2026
A note on what we're building, and the belief underneath it.
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