Lemons + Anchovies

Rosemary-Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas

  My neck of the woods is abuzz with anticipation of Super Bowl Sunday--loyal fans eager to see their 49ers play (win?) in just a couple of days.  I haven't followed football much since leaving home in my early 20s but I am every bit a fan (my family would disown me otherwise).  I may not yell ... Read More

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

  Everyone in the family called her May--her children's shortcut for mommy that, over the years, morphed into what became everyone's nickname for her.  She passed away seven years ago after feeling unwell for some time without anyone having a clue.  It wasn't until my grandfather found her ... Read More

Smoked Trout Dip

  The story behind my obsession with smoked trout dip is here, where I first tried to recreate a Sun Valley grocery store specialty after falling in love with it a few years ago.  The main difference is that my first attempt was made with smoked salmon, an alternative I resorted to as I couldn't ... Read More

Peanut Butter-Chocolate Oat Muffins

  Are there foods you really like but don't eat often enough?  Not because they're hard to find or to make but because you don't think of them?  It may seem silly to not enjoy something so accessible but there are a couple of items that fit into this category for me:  tuna salad sandwiches, ... Read More

Chocolate-Coconut Scones

  I'm on a mission to try all the fitness classes at my neighborhood gym.  I signed up years ago to have a place to work out when bad weather wouldn't permit me to run or ride my bike.  I've taken advantage of the swimming pool, the weight room and the cardio machines; I even had a personal ... Read More

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