Author Archives: Marilyn

Sumptuous Chicken Shallot Stew

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I am in love with this chicken stew!   I started with Sam Sifton’s New York Times recipe which had been adapted from Andrew and Rishia Zimmern by way of Martha Stewart.  Just goes to … Continue reading →

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Gigantic Frosted Sugar Cookies: The Experiment

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I am a chocolate girl all the way.  With the exception of fruit pies or crisps, I don’t care about sweets unless they contain dark chocolate.  So it was very out of character for me … Continue reading →

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Homemade Pancake & Waffle Mix

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. My sister in law is always quick to tell you she doesn’t cook, but she doesn’t need to.  Her husband, my brother, is masterful in the kitchen and bakes cookies, cakes and desserts even more … Continue reading →

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My Global Travel – My Favorite Travel Must Haves

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Marilyn

I’ve been on the move and traveling even more than I usually do – which, you might imagine – is insane.  Sometimes I wake up and have no clue where I am — and it takes me a few minutes … Continue reading →

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Smoked Salmon Chowduh

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. This August, I made a “pilgrimage” to Los Angeles to visit various relatives and to see Paul McCartney in concert at Dodger stadium. I flew from Seattle and my younger sister flew from the East … Continue reading →

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Blackberry Pie

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. First of all, I apologize.  I am sorry for posting so many desserty, not-good-for-you recipes lately, because in all honesty I usually eat healthfully and truly like grainy, no-white-flour-and-little-sugar type dishes.  In my world, savory … Continue reading →

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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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