Author Archives: Marilyn

Homemade Pancake & Waffle Mix

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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