Author Archives: Marilyn

“Bird Seed” Whole Grain Cereal

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. In my Seattle kitchen, you’ll always find a huge bin of my favorite healthful cereal in the freezer and a smaller amount secured in a covered jar in the fridge. My kids affectionately call this … Continue reading →

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Belizean Onion Habenero Condiment

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I have to laugh whenever I look at the title of this post… “The Condiment” is the name we bestowed on the concoction Wayne threw together before my arrival at our home in Belize earlier … Continue reading →

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Gaga for Gumbo

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Gumbo isn’t a Belizean dish but its roots are Cajun/Creole so it seems like it should be served here. With a bit of tweaking, I have made this hearty dish both in Belize and in … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Marilyn

It’s May…my website has been “up” for a year now. And this month is my 40th wedding anniversary! Unbelievable to me… So, I’ve decided this week is author’s choice and I am writing this post openly and honestly about my … Continue reading →

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Coconut Cake

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. During our first family trip to Belize in 1998, we stayed inland, close by San Ignacio town at The Lodge at Chaa Creek. During the ensuing years we have returned to this sustainable “green” resort … Continue reading →

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Dessert Platter: Read On….

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Marilyn

Figuring out what to make for dessert when planning an evening with friends always presents a dilemma for me. Don’t get me wrong – I love sweet things. But honestly I’d rather have a piece of good, dark chocolate than, … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Salad

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Jake, 26, is my youngest son, and when he was growing up we called him “Jakey Boy.” He is 6 ½ years younger than my second son and 8 ½ years younger than my daughter … Continue reading →

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Hallelujah for Halibut!

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Let me begin by saying that I love, love, love Pacific halibut — and it thrills me every spring when it makes its first appearance at our local markets. I can’t even count the ways … Continue reading →

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Sesame Asparagus

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Let me begin by saying that this is a remarkable story, a true story about a surreal experience I had at the end of March. My friend Eileen and I planned an overnight trip to … Continue reading →

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Meatball Matzo Ball Stew

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Passover is almost upon us, and I’m looking forward to traveling to the Midwest to be with my family for the first Seder Saturday night. Since today is the first Wednesday of the month, I … Continue reading →

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