Author Archives: Marilyn

Mini Rhubarb Galettes

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. My little brother (a mere 60 year old brother, that is) called me last week and invited himself over to my house so we could bake together.  He specifically wanted to watch me work with pie … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Custard Dessert

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I love living in my condominium … no huge yard to tend to but just the right amount of room in my planter boxes for herbs and tomatoes.  That said … every spring when I … Continue reading →

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Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Arugula Salad

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I often rack my brain for quick dinner ideas – the kind I can shop for, cook and clean up in a flash.  Better yet, I love inspirational meals that allow me to use food … Continue reading →

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Oatmeal Tehini Cherry Power Bites

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I don’t know about you, when I return home following an intense (for me) yoga class or spin class – the kind where your head sweats and you look like a drowned rat when exercise … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Fish Hash!

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Often I have an idea for a new dish I want to try or a recipe I hope to recreate as I’m enjoying a meal in a restaurant.  Other inspiration comes from blogs and online … Continue reading →

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Ina – Mine-a Lemon Bread

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. When life hands you lemons, make LEMON BREAD!!! My mother-in-law lives in Southern California, and has a huge lemon tree growing right outside her kitchen door.  If we’re lucky enough to visit during the winter … Continue reading →

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Nachos Grande

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. OK people… a short while ago I posted a picture from Belize of our dinner – nachos grande.  Several of you wrote and wanted the recipe.  Recipe?  Really?!?  You actually asked me to quantify this? … Continue reading →

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Dukkah, Duqqa…I Almost Forgot About You

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. The other week, at the last minute, I spotted a cooking class at one of my favorite haunts in Seattle, The Book Larder.  There is a new instructor/chef and he presented a vegetarian menu…a dinner … Continue reading →

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Rustic Carrot Soup

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Whenever I’m preparing to leave town for a length of time, one of the hardest tasks for me is to somehow cook all the produce and perishables that cannot be frozen.  I don’t like wasting … Continue reading →

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Coconut Cream Pie For Jakey Boy!

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. My youngest son celebrated his 29th birthday at the end of February – the 21st to be exact.  Each year I ask him what kind of cake or pie he’d like.  I’ve told you before … Continue reading →

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