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Beautiful Black-Eyed Pea & Corn Salad

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Marilyn

Reposting an old favorite … hopefully you’ll have time to whip this up before our beautiful corn disappears! (Originally appeared on May 22, 2013!) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ … Continue reading →

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4th Anniversary – Labels & Lessons

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Marilyn

This is the fourth anniversary of My Global Kitchens website … so I decided to casually write about some of my current thoughts. I recently took an “Are you a Foodie” quiz. It was funny and although I love food … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Marilyn

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, my number one favorite holiday.  I love the food, the gathering of family, the fall season, the fact that it’s a secular holiday, all of it.  The week before our actual family celebration is BUSY … I … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Marilyn

Happy New Year to all my readers!  I have a few resolutions to pass along: I am going to make a concerted effort to wear an apron and to change out of my nicer clothing when cooking since I seem … Continue reading →

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A Cooking Shot in the Arm

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Marilyn

Like many of you, I have my favorite go-to dishes I prepare each season – usually without written recipes.  Not to brag (much) but I find my best meals are often impromptu, create-from-what-you-have-in-the-refrigerator-but-seasonal-and-fresh.  I get brilliant ideas from restaurant meals, … Continue reading →

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A Walk Through History

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Marilyn

Growing up in Iowa, I primarily ate homecooked meals made with local, somewhat sustainable sometimes farm-to-table ingredients.  In fact, I didn’t know macaroni and cheese came in a box.  My mom fed me and my siblings canned vegetables during the … Continue reading →

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Happy 2nd Anniversary My Global Kitchens!

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Marilyn

I cannot believe it’s been a year since my first anniversary post!  Many of you might not even remember it – but I sure do. I discussed my relationship with food and body image.  It was the first time I … Continue reading →

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Up On the Roof

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Marilyn

I live on the third floor of a third floor 1927 condominium overlooking Seattle, Lake Union and Puget Sound. During August this year I’ve been pretty much traveling non-stop but I’ve started a tradition for when I’m home. What’s the … Continue reading →

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Sister Act

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Marilyn

So many of you have remarked how “lucky” the three sisters in my family are that we have regular get-togethers (at least once a year), without kids and without spouses. I do feel the need to tell you how this … Continue reading →

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Chicken Paillard in Montana

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. This summer our family invaded Montana. My married adult children + their kids + Wayne and me = nine. NINE bodies. Plus four car seats, countless pieces of luggage, booster seats, iPads, travel pillows, car … Continue reading →

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