Category Archives: North America

Beet Pistachio Salad

From time to time, all the stars align to produce the perfect meal; this infrequently coincides with a rare, beautiful Seattle night. We just don’t have many “perfect” evenings where a group of friends can sit on the deck in … Continue reading

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Zucchini Soup– Main Street, U.S.A

“Wow! They have red velvet cupcakes! Look at all the desserts!” My daughter was beyond delighted to discover Starboard Market – a charming little cafe on Main Street in Clear Lake, Iowa – just the type of place for which … Continue reading

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Low Fat Salad Dressing!

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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Making chili with the sisters!

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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Cinnamon Scones

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

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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Barley Veggie Salad

It’s obvious to my friends and family that I am passionate about cooking. It’s also quite apparent that I am restless – always looking for a new recipe or adventure. I’m not a fan of repeating menu items over and … Continue reading

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“B’tayavon” – Passover 2011

Ah, Passover 2011. One for the history books…  This year we had 47 people gathered together to celebrate this special holiday. Friends and family from all over the country converged at a family home in Northern California. Guests ranged from … Continue reading

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