Author Archives: Marilyn

Gingery Cookies

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. August in Seattle brings “Seafair” – an annual summer celebration.  Block parties, parades, hydroplane races and the Blue Angels. We always get invited to a Seafair party to view the dark blue planes screaming across … Continue reading →

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Tasty Summer Tarragon Salad Dressing

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. From mid-July on, my rooftop deck “garden” is in full swing.  I have two tomato plants in a container and they are loaded with beautiful yellow and small red cherry tomatoes.  All my herbs, peppers … Continue reading →

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Rustic Galette

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Farmers Markets are to me are what fancy clothing stores are to so many of my friends. Open air food markets give me an adrenaline rush. Just the thought of all the seasonal produce at … Continue reading →

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Marvelous Marinated Cucumber Salad

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. During the long, warm days of summer I love eating cold (or room temperature) crunchy, cool and juicy fruits and vegetables. It’s hard to choose among my favorites – but this dish is tried and … Continue reading →

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Lemony Lentils

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I love lentils and legumes in general, not for reasons that most people turn to beans (they’re so darn healthy!).  For me … they just taste really great and provide a blank slate for sweet … Continue reading →

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Middle of Summer Garden Chicken Salad

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Bear with me, people. I know I frequently publish recipes for salads – Summer, Fall, Winter or Spring… it doesn’t matter to me. I enjoy eating salads, whether they are vegetarian, lettuce-based, grainy, quinoa-y, fruity … Continue reading →

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Tangy Noodle Salad

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. It’s almost the 4th of July and if you are invited to or in charge of  a potluck, you might be scratching your head, trying to come up with something delicious and easy to prepare. … Continue reading →

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Eggs For Kids

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Marilyn

“So what do you cook when your grandchildren visit?”  This is a question I am asked by curious friends who know I love to bake and make special things for my children and their kids as well. There are many … Continue reading →

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A GRATE Cooking Tip!

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Marilyn

Those of you – and I know this means each and every one of you – who regularly read my posts understand that I don’t use a lot of fancy dancy kitchen equipment.  I’m not a proponent of the latest … Continue reading →

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Kale & Cauliflower Salad

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I know, I know. Everyone is sick to death of kale. Kale salad, in particular. Me? I really love kale salads – not to mention sauteed kale and kale in soups. But in salads I … Continue reading →

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