Author Archives: Marilyn

Banana Chocolate Waffle “Omelettes”

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Marilyn

While my husband was still in Central America, our soon-to-be eight year old grandson and his 5 ½ year old brother spent the night with me in Seattle.  Both had been a bit out of sorts  as they were moving … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Delish Relish

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Our extended family loves cranberries in most forms.  And Thanksgiving?  We often end up with four or five varieties:  Traditional cooked berries, Tim’s weird (sorry Tim) spiced cranberries, one of my sister’s latest, greatest recently … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Tart

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. When my youngest son Jakey Boy was approaching his thirtieth birthday, he found a recipe for cranberry tart in the New York Times.  He cut it out and brought it to me, asking what I … Continue reading →

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Not Your Grandma’s Tuna Noodle Casserole

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. If any of you were born in the mid 1900’s (THAT sounds old!) you will absolutely know what tuna noodle casserole is.  This comfort food graced every table in my youth in some form – … Continue reading →

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Meat & Pasta Many Meals Stew

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. For one week this summer I hosted “sleep away” camp for my 5-year old and 7-year old grandsons. During the day they headed to zoo camp, and after/before camp they slept, ate and lived with … Continue reading →

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Making A List – Checking It Twice

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Marilyn

Ahhh.  Until very, very recently I thought it was normal to pre-plan weekly meals and regularly assess kitchen staples and keep a running grocery/farmers market list at all times.  I can distinctly recall a list clipped to our refrigerator when … Continue reading →

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Maid-Rites! (AKA “Loosemeat Sandwiches”)

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. It’s not often that I take the easy way out and make a dinner with anything that comes out of a package, let alone dried onion soup mix. Am I embarrassed?  Well, maybe a little. … Continue reading →

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Rugelach

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Marilyn

In early August I made 450 pieces of rugelach (7 batches!) for Jake’s wedding. He didn’t want cake so we made Jewish pastry along with some Persian desserts and dried fruits/nuts. As you might imagine – I was thrilled to pitch in!  (originally posted … Continue reading →

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Perfect Plum Breakfast or Lunch or Dinner Cake

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe.   I enjoy but do not love baking cakes.  I do not love it like I love making soups and interesting salads.  First of all, baking is more about chemistry — there is a formula … Continue reading →

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Deconstructed Vietnamese Spring Roll Salad

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I heart Spring Rolls… the fresh, Vietnamese type that are not fried. These little gems are one of my ever enduring favorites for a hot, summer day.  When I think about Vietnamese Spring Rolls, I … Continue reading →

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