Lemons + Anchovies

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  When the fire department comes knocking on your door with your husband's bicycle in two pieces, with no husband in sight and the first words out of the fireman's mouth are, "He's going to be okay..." it's never a good sign. I was getting ready to leave for a jog; my husband had left ... Read More

Cantaloupe Popsicles

  After a few unusually wet days here in northern California summer has returned.  You've heard me blah, blah, blah about what a dry winter season we had this year so I won't drone on.  I will say, though, that I didn't mind the dampness and overcast skies at all.  I made a big pot of ribollita ... Read More

Fig Bars

  Nabisco's Fig Newtons were my introduction to figs.  They were my favorite sweet treat from the grocery store as a child and I could easily eat half the package in one sitting; the other half wouldn't last long after.  I don't remember my sisters ever being as fond of them as I was but boy, did ... Read More

Chipotle Turkey Burgers with Southwestern Slaw

    Do you know what a hypnic jerk is?  It's that involuntary twitch that happens when you are just about to fall asleep.  I am sitting in our family room, Perry Mason is trying to get to the bottom of this week's murder case, the cat is snoring softly and my husband is reclined on the opposite ... Read More

Spinach & Roasted Beet Salad with Berry-Balsamic Vinaigrette

  I hope you all had a fabulous Father's Day weekend.  Did you fire up the grill for burgers and barbecue?  Or did you visit dad's favorite restaurant and participate in his favorite activities?  My family drove up to Yountville and St. Helena Saturday for brunch and much-enjoyed quality time ... Read More

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