After a simple dinner of grilled filet mignon and an herb salad, an equally simple but grown-up dessert seemed just the thing to close the Memorial Day weekend on a sweet note.  All day, I’ve thought about the wonderful men and women who, because of their courage and dedication, have allowed me the privilege to enjoy beautiful days like today that are free of the dangers they must endure.  My daily activities seem so frivolous ...

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I was the happy recipient of the Sunshine Award recently.  The award is a way for bloggers to recognize their peers who inspire others in the food-blogging community.  Whether I deserve it or not, Hyosun of Eating and Living very generously passed this on to me (along with other food bloggers) last week and I couldn’t have been more flattered.  I’ve only been blogging for a couple of months and already I’ve enjoyed much warmth ...

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I made this over the weekend to take to a get-together with friends.  Since I had never made this before and knowing that I wouldn’t have a chance to taste it beforehand, I was mildly anxious about presenting an untested recipe so I strongly considered leaving it behind.  In the end, I quickly took a picture and decided to trust Ina Garten’s excellent track record, as well as our good friends’ insouciance and never-failing graciousness ...

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This salad screams “Spring!” and I’m just screaming, period.  All my northern California neighbors will understand–this weather is nuts!  Winter, you’re supposed to be on your way to Australia by now.  You’ve overstayed your welcome.  Scoot!  Scram!  Bye bye!
Okay, rant over.  Until Mother Nature decides to listen to me, I’ll just shift my focus away from this foul weather and allow this lush garden of a salad to transport me to more spring-like conditions.  This ...

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If you’re primarily a carnivore like I am, you might be inclined to pass on this one.  This dish is strictly vegetarian but I if you wouldn’t consider it as a main dish, it might be a suitable side.  In an effort to give you a better idea of our typical weeknight fare, I share this with you.  It’s also easy to put this meal together, so it’s perfect for busy weeknights.  For my fellow ...

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