I stand before the mirror and see the reflection. It looks like me. I belt out a few notes of a song and the quiet is polluted by off-key singing. It certainly sounds like me. Pardon the mild disbelief--this self-proclaimed non-cookie baker is sharing a second cookie post in as many ... Read More
Curried Lentil Soup
It has been a dry, dry winter. All around me are parched brown hills that are normally verdant this time of year. This has not escaped my husband's notice either. He keeps a close eye on precipitation totals every winter as we rely on spring-fed water tanks to support a small parcel in a ... Read More
Tagliatelle in Rich Mushroom Sauce
One of the things I appreciate about my childhood is the freedom my parents gave me to be adventurous in restaurants. They were always of the mind that if my sisters and I were curious to try something from a menu, we should. It allowed me, in a small way, to make my own food discoveries at a ... Read More
Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies
I have been back from Maui for two days. Mentally I feel recharged and ready to take on the new year, though I'm still a bit tired physically from the travel home and the errands that were waiting for me. It always takes a day or two to shake off the travel dust but I don't mind--the ... Read More
Bucatini with Shrimp, Butterfish and White Wine (and Maui, HI)
My island holiday is coming to a close. It has been magical celebrating Christmas and New Year seaside. I am reluctant to bid the beach farewell but I know our goodbye is temporary. I will return. Before long I will once again be scouring the beach for shells and jogging along the ocean, the ... Read More
Seared Ahi, Mizuna, Green Mango and Avocado Salad
I couldn't let this year close without one more post. I am still on vacation--will be ringing in 2012 on the beach. I just wanted a chance to thank you for keeping me company here and for making 2011 such a fun blogging year--I'm looking forward to sharing more delicious times with you! I have ... Read More
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