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Simple Sundays | Homemade Spaghetti with Baby Zucchini, Bacon and Mozzarella
Skydiving. The Taj Mahal at daybreak. An African safari. Homemade pasta. What’s on your bucket list? Some life goals are easier to achieve than others. I may never skydive – not because of fear or lack of opportunity, but simply because I know my husband…
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Artichoke and Feta Tarts with Tomato Salad
I vowed I would never become a nurse. I made this pledge at a young age, and based it solely and superficially on the fact that my mom, who was in this noble profession, had hands that were cracked and dry from frequent hand washings.…
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Simple Sundays | Roast Chicken with Morels and Onions
The skies have been grey for days, and we Northern Californians have been very polite about it. Oh this weather! Can you believe this rain? Our gripes are quickly followed up with a cheery, But we certainly need it! Despite the gloom, I think we…
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Banana Empanadas
I cautiously took each step down the stairs with an extra sense of care, still feeling weak from a weekend of nausea. My feet were happy to plant themselves on the solid wood of the first floor. As I walked into the kitchen for the…
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Meyer Lemon Coffee Cake with Almond Streusel
Meyer lemons are sweet and have a slight orange flavor, which upgrades a good Lemon Coffee Cake into an exceptional Meyer Lemon Coffee Cake.
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Tofu Soup with Pea Shoots and Radishes
Pea Shoots in the market are a lovely sign of the beginning of spring, and make a lovely addition to this Tofu Soup with pea shoots and radishes.
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Simple Sundays | Lemongrass & Blood Orange Wine Spritzer
You know, mama, rain is good. It makes everything better. Except for picnics. My little guy made me chuckle as he tried to console me as we drove in the heavy rain, our jeans wet on our skin from just a dash across the parking…
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Bruschetta with Mozzarella, Prosciutto and Arugula Pesto | Donna Hay Styling & Photography Challenge 6
I was sleepily scrolling through my Facebook feed last week when a link from Happyolks caught my eye. One click, and I found myself nodding along as I read a very honest and thoughtful post on food photography. It was as though someone had taken…
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Simple Sundays | No-Knead Bread
My daughter poised her dainty nose over my wine glass and took a little sniff. I smell bread, she discerned. She and I share a keen sense of smell. I would dare say that our sense of smell is stronger than our sense of taste.…
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Savory Onion Galette
The birds that greet us in the morning have changed their tune. The chirps are cheerier, their early greetings brighter. I think they feel the change in the air as much as we do. They also see the green hills, the blue skies, and the…
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Simple Sundays | Rustic Red Onion Relish
I’m in fleece pants today. For the second day in a row. Lest you think I always dress like this, I’ll have you know that I make a very conscious effort to look presentable every day. It may just be a trip to the grocery…
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Let’s Chat | Delicious Links
Do you have a minute? Can we chat? I don’t have any elaborate stories to share today. I just felt like talking. Nothing fancy. It’s just that there is so much deliciousness out there, I thought that perhaps today I would share with you what…
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Endive & Strawberry Salad with Gorgonzola, Walnuts & Strawberry Dressing
I received a bouquet the other day. And it wasn’t from my husband. It was quite a surprise…especially because it was a lovely arrangement of endive. I have to admit, I am a sucker for pretty bouquets, but I was even more charmed when I…
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Triple Chocolate Mousse
Light, creamy and perfect for chocolate lovers, this Triple Chocolate Mousse is a decadent treat with three layers of chocolate mousse: milk, white and dark.
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Turning Two with a Custard Cake
I had a bad day in the kitchen today. The kitchen is usually my happy place, my woman cave, if you will, where I can create and taste and lose myself in stirring cake batter or a steaming pot of soup. But today my dear…
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