Author Archives: Marilyn

Onion Infused oil

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. As you have likely discovered, I travel a lot. So it should come as no surprise that we accumulate a ton of airline miles – which makes traveling to exotic locales much more viable. About … Continue reading →

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Basic Bolognese

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. It’s the first Wednesday of the month again. So it’s time to keep things simple. And what could be easier than food in a tube? I know … surprising words coming from me – especially … Continue reading →

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Lamb Tagine

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Like many of you, I love spending time with my friends – yet I find everyone is busy going in many different directions. Between work, the gym, travel, knitting, golf, bridge, and everything else on … Continue reading →

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Caipirinhas

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. After a week in Barcelona filled with intense museum going, architectural tours, walking for eight hours each day and eating overpriced food, I needed a break. My brilliant husband reviewed our guide book and stumbled … Continue reading →

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Mujadrah

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I volunteer throughout the year for various organizations and causes; I am not one to lick envelopes or address invitations because I would rather use my skills and talents to really make a difference. So … Continue reading →

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Honey Oatmeal Bread

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I grew up in Iowa, a place of simplistic beauty. My daughter and her family still live in eastern Iowa so I often travel back to the place where I spent almost 20 years. Last … Continue reading →

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Sopa di Lima (Chicken Lime Soup)

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. In keeping with my 2012 resolution, this first post for February is a recipe that is extremely easy to prepare. In the interest of keeping it simple, just a bit of a back story and … Continue reading →

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Kasha Varnishkes – Old Style Comfort Food

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. My great grandmother-in-law Molly was born and reared in the Ukraine. I never had the chance to meet her, but have heard many stories throughout the years about her culinary acumen. She was, reportedly, an … Continue reading →

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Sofado – A Guatemalan Feast With a New Friend

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Making Sofado Click here to view on YouTube During a recent visit to Northern California, my friend Gloria said, “I just love those coconut cookies you made for Linda…can you show me how to make … Continue reading →

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Crazy About Crackers

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. It is 6:45 am here in Seattle, the night is clinging to the city and I have just put three trays of whole grain seeded cracker dough into my oven to bake. Again. It’s my … Continue reading →

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