Our friend David over at The Halau likes to say “if you have a garden, you have a future.” If that is true, I have a great many futures in green onions. Those who read my last Gardening in My Kitchen Post, recall that I like to reserve green onion roots for later propagation in … Continue reading
This makes a huge pot of tasty soup, chunky and chock full of chicken and vegetables. A personal favorite of mine, and a frequently requested recipe. Continue reading
Now that the holidays are over, grocery stores are practically giving away prime pieces of meat not sold during Thanksgiving and Christmas. I couldn’t resist picking up this whole ham. After all, ham leftovers last a long time, freeze well and are very versatile. Sandwiches, breakfast, snacks and soup – ham is usually a welcome … Continue reading
For about a year, when I was very young and Amelia was just barely a baby, we lived in an old farmhouse in the Bellingham/Demming area of Washington State. Our family was good friends with an older couple, Myrt and Jens Jensen, who lived just down the Sand Road from us. Myrt was famous locally … Continue reading
These candy cane-kissed krispie treats are a snap to make and disappear even faster. The perfect holiday treat for little (or big) hands! Candy Cane Rice Krispie Treats 10 cups Rice Krispie Cereal (you can use a store brand if you like but I like the original stuff) 1 package marshmallows ½ stick (1/4 cup) … Continue reading
This recipe is a remake of the best fish tacos I’ve ever eaten. First cooked by our brother and fisherman extraordinaire, Anthony, this recipe may not be an exact replica, but it has been my go-to “fish taco” recipe for at least a dozen years now. The combination of scallops, shrimp and white fish paired … Continue reading
At a recent stop to a local fruit stand, I came across these gorgeous pomegranates for only $5 a bag. I had to jump at the bargain. As a neighbor saw me unloading the bags from my car she said “I love those but it’s too hard to get the seeds out.” The 8-year-old version … Continue reading
Okay, you caught me. I’m not really cooking on a campfire today since it’s November already but on the Weber instead. Caught me again – I’m really just prepping it and the hubby is actually cooking it on the Weber, which leaves me time to write about it. But, for the record, there really isn’t … Continue reading
This month I celebrated my annual 29th birthday. Although my actual birthday falls earlier in the month, several years ago, I began commandeering Halloween as my own annual celebration. After all, what’s more fun than Halloween?!? Oh wait, I know – The San Francisco Giants, gracing the party with their World Series presence during the … Continue reading
Every year for the past 11 years, our friends, the Briseños put on the most incredible party – Pig-A-Palooza. It was first conceived of when Regina said she’d like to go to a luau. Robert decided he could roast a whole pig in his own back yard and invite friends and loved ones from near … Continue reading
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