Category Archives: Recipes
The master of my domesticity.
Here’s the sad truth about my blog: sometimes, I forget it exists. And then some nice friend of mine, who has a better memory than me, will say – hey, when are you going to update your blog? And then … Continue reading
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Hello darlin’, it’s been a long time.
Hello you. My friend, Dolores, reminded me today that I have this thing, this blog, out there in the world that people are actually interested in (people = my Mom, Dolores, possibly one other person). And I have failed miserably to … Continue reading
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Roasted vegetable galette and strawberry-banana bread.
I don’t know about you, but with everything happening in the world – earthquakes in Japan, Libyan uprisings, kids jumping off the Golden Gate (and I quote) for kicks…do I need to mention Iraq and Afghanistan here (it seems we’ve … Continue reading
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A cabin in the snow and baked oatmeal.
Every year around this time, we have the fortunate opportunity to head our butts up to Big Bend, California, where there’s a cabin just waiting for us to snuggle into. Near Lake Tahoe, Big Bend is just as good … Continue reading
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Food bites.
I’m aware that I was supposed to write up my Roadtrip Day 2 blog post, like, three weeks ago. I’m also aware that I haven’t done that. What I’m not aware of? Where the hell the time went (scratches head). … Continue reading
Orange juice and olive oil cake with pine nuts.
Last night, we were lucky enough to spend New Year’s Eve with our good buddies, Ed and Natalie. This has been our third year in a row partying it up – and by partying it up, I mean sparklers and … Continue reading
Lunch time.
My newest, fondest, bestest,easiest lunch recipe? An open-faced, egg white, chicken, tomato and spinach sandwich. I really love chicken, and I had a mess of leftover cheese-plate cheese that I didn’t want to waste. On top of that, I’m terrible about buying salad … Continue reading
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And life is but…ter cream.
I have to admit I get a lot of joy out of cooking and baking for other people. Although this holiday season hasn’t felt as busy as it has in the past – no big Christmas dinner to plan or party … Continue reading
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Keeping it simple.
I really, really like cute things. Really. I especially like to make cute things. So last week, when I offered to make cupcakes for a first birthday party, I wanted to make them…….ahem………cute. I thought maybe I could learn how … Continue reading
Some S’mores.
I pledged last week to make birthday cupcakes for a coworker of mine, and I really wanted to do something different. I mean, fennel cupcakes, although good, don’t say “Happy Birthday” quite like chocolate can. I finally decided I wanted … Continue reading
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