Author Archives: Marilyn

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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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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