"You have the craziest dreams," he says. " I wish I could dream like that." My husband says this with almost a note of envy in his voice. To be honest, I don't think my dreams are particularly different than others' dreams. My personal favorites are the ones when I can fly. Those where ... Read More
Cherry-Almond Cake
I parked myself on a bistro table and enjoyed a leisurely lunch of a salad, a baguette and an iced tea. I was so happy to be seated outside the European bakery in Santana Row on a gorgeous sunny day like today as I toggled my attention between my Kindle and the people walking by. When I got ... Read More
Citrus-Almond Olive Oil Cake
I have decided that I will not be growing tomatoes again this year. I never got around to planning for an enclosure that would protect the tomato plants from the resident deer. The population seems to grow each year and somehow our yard has been chosen as the place to put down roots. If I ... Read More
Chocolate Pound Cake
A few years ago I discovered my neighborhood used book store. It's a not-so-tiny-but-still-cozy place with a steady stream of previously-loved books flowing in. I don't know why it took me so long to realize that it would be a wonderful source for old cookbooks--maybe I feared that I'd hurt ... Read More
Cinnamon Apple Cake
It's been a little quiet around here but I promise, my normal blogging schedule will resume soon. I've been busy--walking, eating, sightseeing; in short, delighting my senses away from home. I am looking forward to sharing the highlights with you when I return but if you follow me on ... Read More
Blueberry Banana Buckle
My old refrigerator retired this weekend. After 15 years of great service we decided that it was time to replace it with a newer, better model. Though the new refrigerator is much like the old one in both look and features, I was excited at the prospect of having a new toy in the kitchen. ... Read More
