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ChefContinued rom page 28ible forest.' PeoBle used o come hereand pick their fbod; I think it shouldbe that way again."

A native of Philadelphia, Blummoved to California with her family

when she was in high school. Whilepursuing a degree in art history atUC-Santa Barhara, she took a yearoff to study at the Sorbonne n Paris.

Thatperiod left an indelible rnark onboth her spirit and her palate."Being in France really opened

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PHOTOGRAPH BY GEORGE SAKKESTADpicks herbs from the kitchen garden. She hopes o leave a

PHOTOGRAPH BY GEORGE SAKKESTAD

said on most nights she s preparing dinner fo r at least 20 people,omes his wonderful little community when the artists come down,'d.

will most ikely be found onalvo's rounds. magining alized source of sustenance ormmunity.the future I hope people

e able to come heie anO eeng, growing orchard," BlumI hope t willbe a benefit or

legacy of sustainatrility at Montalvo,

PHOTOGRAPH BY GEORGE SAKKESTAD

BIum arranges slices ofwatermelon radishes. The chefsays she ikes to uselocally grown ingredients n her food preparation.

everyone, whether they're eatingwhat grows here, or just walkingaround and looking."

For 'more information aboutMontalvo Art Center's CulinaryFellowships, visit http//montalvoarts.orglprogram.dculinary residency.

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