Author Archives: Marilyn

Argentinian Cookies in Israel!

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Smack in the middle of our Israeli vacation we stayed in the town of Ramot Naftali, a moshav (settlement) in the Upper Galilee. This was our “base” for three nights and every day we pulled … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Piggy

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Marilyn

I don’t own many non-essential kitchen gadgets or tools in my global kitchens…less is more in my book. However, I adore this cute, pig-themed silicone cover and employ it on an almost daily basis for steaming, and for pan frying. … Continue reading →

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Homemade Crackers Redux

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. You have read how I often – OK, usually – change recipes before I try to make a particular item and often afterwards when I do a taste test and decide it needs more or … Continue reading →

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Perfect Post-Thanksgiving Soup

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. The week following Thanksgiving is tough for me. All our out of town guests depart, one after the other… my house feels suddenly very quiet (but cleaner) … and I am stuffed with turkey, sweet … Continue reading →

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Yearning for Thanksgiving Yams

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. As I wrote last year, Thanksgivings are major celebrations in our family. So much so that I wrote down copious notes after last year’s extravaganza so I could adequately describe the day’s events. That said, … Continue reading →

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I-Have-Too-Much-Winter-Squash-Bread

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. One of the many places I visited this August was Iowa, home of my daughter, her husband and most importantly two of my grandsons. It was a whirlwind, 3 ½ day visit and required a … Continue reading →

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One-Pot Rockfish

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Marilyn

The first Wednesday of the month again? And how did it get to be NOVEMBER?? Yikes. Time flies when you are having fun for sure. But it’s already Thanksgiving month? What happened to October? I’m posting a short, sweet post … Continue reading →

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Olives, Olives Everywhere

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Marilyn

If you were to travel with me, you’d quickly learn that I am relentless about hunting down good food and partaking of food-related experiences unique to the region I’m visiting. Cooking classes? Sign me up. Food markets? No question. Tours … Continue reading →

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Sesame Cookies

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Our airplane bound for Israel this past September landed in the beautiful capital of Tel Aviv. I had never really spent much time in this cosmopolitan city so we quickly checked into our little hotel … Continue reading →

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Homemade Hummus Hits the Spot

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. “I’m in Israel!” These are the words that happily ran through my mind as our plane touched down in Tel Aviv last month. I kept pinching myself and telling myself that it was true … … Continue reading →

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