Category Archives: Breakfast

I-Have-Too-Much-Winter-Squash-Bread

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. One of the many places I visited this August was Iowa, home of my daughter, her husband and most importantly two of my grandsons. It was a whirlwind, 3 ½ day visit and required a … Continue reading →

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Frittata for Family

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. My son’s father-in-law recently passed away and the kids asked me to fly down to San Francisco to help with my grandchildren. “Help” to me translates into tending to everyone’s needs, entertaining the toddlers and, … Continue reading →

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“Bird Seed” Cereal

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. In my Seattle kitchen, you’ll always find a huge bin of my favorite healthful cereal in the freezer and a smaller amount secured in a covered jar in the fridge. My kids affectionately call this … Continue reading →

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Granola – Wellington Style

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Marilyn

New Zealand. New Zealand. The name rolls off my tongue because I have been there two times, so far. I’m going back for certain, hopefully sooner than later. Our first trip, which I call “New Zealand 101: The Introduction” took … Continue reading →

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Fresh Tortillas with Summer’s Bounty

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Marilyn

Domingo’s Tortilla Factory To view on YouTube – go to http://youtu.be/dNuPZccWaxE Tortillas, which mean “little cakes,” date back to around 10,000 BC. Initially made of native corn, today they are a staple of most Central American countries. Tortillas come in … Continue reading →

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Perfect Plantain Pancakes

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Marilyn

Making Plantain Pancakes To many, plantains might look like ugly, black, oversized bananas. However if you’ve spent any time in Central America, you have hopefully been fortunate enough to enjoy this deliciously exotic and sweet fruit. Though I became enamored … Continue reading →

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Botswana, Africa and Jungle Oats

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Marilyn

Situated on a remote island close to the Okavanga Delta, Little Vrumba camp Botswana is a magical place. My husband and I stayed in one of six stand-alone tented rooms that featured an indoor and outdoor shower along with a private … Continue reading →

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The Waiting Game

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Marilyn

My oldest child and only daughter is 40 weeks pregnant and due to deliver my new grandchild any day now*. I decided to fly from Seattle to her home in Iowa City, arriving a week before the due date and … Continue reading →

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“B’tayavon” – Passover 2011

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Marilyn

Ah, Passover 2011. One for the history books…  This year we had 47 people gathered together to celebrate this special holiday. Friends and family from all over the country converged at a family home in Northern California. Guests ranged from … Continue reading →

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