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This recipe utilizes garden fresh yellow zucchini, tomatoes and lemon thyme. I kind of ripped off the title from Amelia’s really awesome prior post of What’s in the Fridge Pasta. But the name seemed so fitting. I love this time of year in the Bay Area. The weather is fabulous and gardens are abundant with … Continue reading
Camping Day 4 – Massacre Rocks State Recreation Area, Idaho Did I mention that it’s HOT? It is. Even my iPhone complained of the heat when I turned it on. It told me that I couldn’t use it until I cooled it off. But one of our camping campadres mentioned sightings of wild currant bushes along the … Continue reading
The inspiration for this cake recipe comes from a lavender shortbread cookie I adore from Miette, in the San Francisco Ferry Building. This cake is rich, fragrant, has a nice crumb and, due to it’s floral nature, really adds a wow factor. It is perfect paired with a cup of coffee or a dollop of … Continue reading
I have to say that Amelia makes my favorite Thanksgiving turkey. Her secret? Flippin’ the bird! She starts off roasting the turkey breast side down then, as the turkey gets to be close to being done, she flips the bird over and bastes, bastes, bastes until the breast is golden brown. The turkey comes out … Continue reading
Plant A wise man once said “If you have a garden, you have a future.” Today I got to see that future up close. Look at these lovely strawberries and snap peas. One of the best things about a garden is that the food is so fresh and good that it needs no preparation … Continue reading
How to Store Basil: An Experiment I use a fair amount of basil in my cooking but, for the price of basil, I’m constantly disappointed when I go into the refrigerator to retrieve it, only to find a brown, soggy mess. Seeing many different ways to store basil on food channels and in magazines, got … Continue reading
All along the rolling hills of northern California live the most amazing things-free artichokes! Okay, maybe not the kind you are used to seeing in the store but, despite their smaller size, the flavor is the same (better in my opinion, actually). And free, if you don’t mind the prickly, aggressive spines. My husband and … Continue reading
This 2 ingredient recipe will allow you to make your own homemade, high quality vanilla! I do a fair amount of baking and along with baking comes lots of vanilla. Unfortunately, vanilla extract seems to be declining in quality while rising in price. I had to find a better way. It all started while making my … Continue reading
I have to thank a little place called Lucca in Benicia, California for the inspiration for this appetizer. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I ordered their “poppers” and they came out wrapped in bacon! What? Bacon? On a popper? It’s genius! No breading and frying, just bacon. I’m not really sure what Lucca stuffs … Continue reading
Here is a simple and flavorful side dish for your next fiesta. If you are vegan, omit the cheese topping (don’t worry, there’s enough flavor that no one would miss it). If you are trying to eat a little healthier, this is also a great way to dress up brown rice. Cook Cilantro Rice 1/2 … Continue reading
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