Author Archives: Marilyn

Maggi White Balsamic Salad Dressing

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Marilyn

This easy to make salad dressing has all the flavors: a little sweet, salty, umami…and it’s uber easy to make and keep at room temperature.  It doesn’t seem that special or different, but I seem to use this dressing often … Continue reading →

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Taco Salad Forever

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Marilyn

My original post for Taco Salad circa 2013 mentions how incredible this is for winter lunches.  However, it has been warmish in Seattle this past month which means temperatures in the mid-70’s during the day.  I know, I know, it … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Crisp

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I adore rhubarb — the tartness and spring flavors.  We have two rhubarb plants that produce tender stalks of rhubarb most of the summer, so I often make rhubarb crisp to bring to family or … Continue reading →

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Sautéed Garlic Scapes

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Marilyn

This year, I planted way too many garlic plants … I think. Can anyone have too much garlic? The garlic cloves went into the soil around Halloween and they will be ready this month.  Last year was my first foray … Continue reading →

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Still Holy Guacamole

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. A long, long ago – 13 years ago – in a faraway land, I posted a very easy Guacamole recipe.  To this day, when I am anywhere in Mexico or Central America, this is my … Continue reading →

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Miso Chicken Thighs

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Miso Chicken Thighs When I was young, I liked chicken breast and white meat.  I have since gone to the dark side, and chicken thighs are one of the few things I make really often.  … Continue reading →

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Pineapple Tea

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Marilyn

At our school in the mountains here in Guatemala, one rule for lunch is that beverages cannot be sugary drinks.  Instead, we make Jamaica, tamarind juice, or pineapple tea.  WHAT IS PINEAPPLE TEA? Allow me to explain.  It was news … Continue reading →

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Coleslaw One More Time

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I first posted my coleslaw recipe almost 15 years ago while spending a lot of time in Belize.  I’ve moved on and now am in Guatemala, running a small Guardaria program for 40 children.  Every … Continue reading →

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Mile High Pumpkin Bread With Chocolate

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. The mile-high pumpkin bread I posted back in 2021?  Recently, I did a little fussing and made six cupcakes and a loaf of pumpkin bread.  I added about a cup of chopped-by-hand dark chocolate to … Continue reading →

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Browned Butter Mocha Chip Cookies 

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. This recipe doesn’t need much of a preamble. Simply stated, these cookies are just plain delicious! The original recipe is from Cook’s Illustrated’s May/June issue. Of course, I changed it up a bit. Enjoy!  My … Continue reading →

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