Author Archives: Marilyn

Daniel’s Chicken Salad

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I often rename my recipes once I rework them and make them more to my taste.  I don’t even recall the original name of this recipe – but for as long as I can remember, … Continue reading →

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Homemade Mayonnaise

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. This post and the following recipe happened as a result of cooking failure. It is very rare that I make a recipe that doesn’t “turn out.”  I’ve made mayonnaise many times before from scratch, and … Continue reading →

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MGK Favorite Things

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Marilyn

I used to love Oprah’s “My Favorite Things” show back in the day so I decided to concoct my very own “a few of my favorite kitchen things this month” list.  By now you likely know how much I adore … Continue reading →

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Gobble Gobble Turkey Loaf

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Turkey is not just for Thanksgiving or the cold months of winter!! I love this turkey loaf recipe even more than traditional meat loaf.  It is light, very tasty and when I make it, I … Continue reading →

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I Heart Miso Soup

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I’ve always loved miso soup. Ever since I can remember I’ve ordered this warm, savory yet simple soup in Japanese restaurants.  In 1989 our family took a trip to Fiji, and lo and behold miso … Continue reading →

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Holy Holy Guacamole

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. It’s summer, I’m down in Belize for a few weeks and for once there are avocados everywhere!  These avocados are most likely from neighboring Mexico – not hothouse ripened, mind you.  When they are soft … Continue reading →

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Learning to Love Eggplant Tomato Gratin

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. There are very, very, very few fruits or vegetables that I don’t love and eat with gusto these days. This adoration for fresh produce, however, was not always the case. As a child I was … Continue reading →

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To Market, To Market

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Marilyn

In the trunk of my car you will find an orderly bunch of reuseable grocery bags – probably about seven in all. Seattle recently began charging customers at grocery stores, and even clothing stores, if they require a new paper … Continue reading →

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The Prohibition Cocktail

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Iowa in June – lush, green, gardens already producing basil, garlic and a beautiful array of colorful flowers. On the down side – the rivers are overflowing and flooding is a real possibility. The evening … Continue reading →

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The Basic Brownie

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I was recently in Portland, Oregon visiting old friends and having dinner, and, in order to prepare dessert, my hostess pulled out a box of brownie mix. “STOP!!!” I screamed. I started rooting around in … Continue reading →

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