Author Archives: Marilyn

Orange Coated Nuts/Travel Food

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Marilyn

I have been a traveling fool of late. Over the past few months I’ve journeyed to Belize, Iowa and California and soon I’ll head back to the Midwest and then up to Vancouver, Canada.  Some days I feel like I … Continue reading →

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Chilling with Horchata

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Marilyn

Making Horchata Most take-away food stands in Mexico and several taco trucks on the west coast of the United States include horchata (pronounced “or CHA ta”) with their beverage choices. When I first saw it I was a bit skeptical. … Continue reading →

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Low Fat Salad Dressing!

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Marilyn

Sometimes I enjoy being the eldest of the three girls in my family of origin. That said, I often feel like I serve as the guinea pig for my younger sisters, Susan and Kay. I was the first of us … Continue reading →

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Coleslaw in Ambergris Caye

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Marilyn

I have mentioned that Belize is my second home. I live there nearly three months out of every year and I have collected many stories about this part of the world – nearly all of them involving travel, food, friends and … Continue reading →

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Jungle Oatmeal in Botswana, Africa

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Marilyn

Situated on a remote island close to the Okavanga Delta, Little Vrumba camp Botswana is a magical place. My husband and I stayed in one of six stand-alone tented rooms that featured an indoor and outdoor shower along with a private … Continue reading →

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Pico de Gallo: San Ignacio, Belize

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Marilyn

I have mentioned Belize in several posts. Our family is fortunate to have a house on the beautiful island of Ambergris Caye off the eastern coast of this wonderful country. This lush, tropical area has quickly become our second home … Continue reading →

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Making chili with the sisters!

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Marilyn

I grew up in a family of five children – two boys and three girls. I am the oldest of the sisters and the only grandmother so far.    Our mother taught us all basic culinary skills and we are … Continue reading →

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Discovering Pupusas

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Marilyn

As you may have guessed, I am an adventurous eater. It should come as no surprise when I tell you that I was thrilled to learn that my grandsons (age 2 and 1) are equally daring when it comes to … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Scones

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Marilyn

My oldest child and only daughter is 40 weeks pregnant and due to deliver my new grandchild any day now*. I decided to fly from Seattle to her home in Iowa City, arriving a week before the due date and … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Biscookies

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Marilyn

My Own Global Kitchen As you can see from this video, I have filled my kitchen with all the things I love. But, for me, there’s nothing like the smell of freshly baked cookies emanating from the oven to warm … Continue reading →

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