Author Archives: Marilyn

Babotie!

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I posted this recipe early early on in my blogging life, and at the time I had a lot fewer readers. Three years later, I still consider this one of my primo recipes. Lately I’ve … Continue reading →

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Comforting Brown Butter Coconut Dessert “Bread”

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. It’s not enough that I dream and think about food and recipes nearly every single day – I think about these subjects in every location imaginable – whether it’s at the gym, the grocery store, … Continue reading →

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Do The Math: Kitchen Calculations

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Marilyn

Let me begin this post by admitting that math is, actually, my strong suit. As far back as I remember I always did much better with math and reasoning skills than language. And I’ve been  proud of  my keen ability … Continue reading →

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New York Green Festival

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Marilyn

It was 11 AM in New York City, April 27, 2014.  Where was I?  At the Green Festival on Pier 94, of course! Huh?  I was in New York to meet my three sisters and our husbands, although half of … Continue reading →

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Asparagus … Again

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. All winter long we ate root vegetables, or “dirt” vegetables, in huge quantities, and I truly love to buy and prepare winter legumes.  But in my world once I spy fresh asparagus in the markets, … Continue reading →

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Chayote (Cho Cho) Salad

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. When I am in Belize for long periods of time, as I often am, I inevitably crave vegetables.  For some reason, however, the typical local produce (carrots, tomatoes, onions and cabbage) just isn’t that interesting … Continue reading →

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Celery Root Mash with Saffron Sauce

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Sometimes I believe I should work for a supermarket and place myself in the vegetable section – giving tips and ideas to shoppers on how to prepare some of the lesser known veggies or even … Continue reading →

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Homemade Gefilte Fish

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. In my family, just saying “homemade gefilte fish” causes us to salivate. Food memory, for sure. Any man, woman or child who makes homemade gefilte fish will swear theirs is the best. And the variations … Continue reading →

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Reuben Pizza Revolution!

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I find food inspiration everywhere. Sometimes I try new recipes from cookbooks that I own (think Jerusalem or Silver Palate). Often I sample a dish at a restaurant then hurry home to recreate it as … Continue reading →

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Amazing Jerusalem Artichokes

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I almost forgot about Jerusalem Artichokes this year – but thankfully bag after bag of these funny looking vegetables were piled on several stands at the Sunday farmer’s market here in Seattle.  And these little … Continue reading →

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