Light, airy and just the perfect combination of banana, pecans and chocolate chips. Of the numerous banana bread/muffin recipes I have, this one is probably my very favorite. I came across the recipe years ago in a small cookbook titled “Muffins A to Z” by Marie […]
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Tasty Tuesday … Summer Garden Casserole
For the last 12 years or so, no summer has been complete without making this easy and delicious casserole. It requires few ingredients, exact proportions aren’t needed and it comes together in no time at all. In addition, it makes fantastic leftovers! Next time you […]
Tasty Tuesday … Lemons, Lemons, Lemons
If you’ve checked out some of my other food posts, you are most likely aware of the fact that I love lemons! Especially the Meyer lemons from California. I often find them at a local natural foods store. Meyer lemons are fantastic, tart and sweet at the […]
Farmers Markets, Cinnamon Rolls and, Yes! I am the boys’ mother …
While living in Windsor, California many years ago, the community started a weekly Farmers Market. Sunday mornings, rain or shine, my friend and I would meet on the Windsor Town Green. There were maybe around 4 or 5 growers selling their produce. The selection was limited, […]
Tasty Tuesday … Gallo Pinto
Gallo Pinto, literally “Painted Rooster” in English is the national dish of Costa Rica. Variations of it can be found all across Central and South America and the Caribbean Islands. It is unclear how this dish got named, perhaps because it looks so colorful with […]
Tasty Tuesday … Slow-roasted Tomatoes with Garlic and Herbs
With the dog-days of summer, arrives one of the season’s favorite treats: homegrown, juicy, colorful, sweet and ever-so flavorful tomatoes!!! Around planting time in the spring, I always promise myself to not plant too many tomatoes that year. Most seasons, I end up with a tomato […]
Tasty Tuesday … Tapioca Coconut Pudding with Mango
No denying it! I have a bit of a sweet tooth! A nice dessert can be a wonderful way to finish a tasty dinner. But, truth be told, I don’t like my sweets too sweet. This Tapioca-Coconut-Mango Pudding has been in my repertoire for a […]
Tasty Tuesday … Homemade Thai Sweet Chile Sauce
Once you make a batch of your own Thai Sweet Chile Sauce, you won’t want to eat the bottled sauce ever again. From start to finish, excluding the cool in time, it takes no more than 20 minutes! This is one of my all-time favorite […]
Tasty Tuesday … Roasted Padrones Peppers
A few years ago while traveling through Spain, we were lucky enough to find some roasted Padrones peppers on the menu. They were cooked to perfection and sprinkled only with a some coarse sea salt. I remember the moment only too well! Picking up one of these […]
Tasty Tuesday … Beet Mousse à la Rive d’O
Our recent trip to Europe took us to Southern France. We spent almost two weeks in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains. One town we really enjoyed was Oloron St. Marie. We stayed at a beautiful bed & breakfast, complete with a magical garden, a […]
Tasty Tuesday … Pickled Jalapeños
So many of the condiments sold in stores, are often quick and easy to make at home. It’s also less expensive, you know exactly what’s in them and most importantly, they taste so much better! Pickled jalapeños are a favorite in our household, and I’ve been making […]
Oops! Where did the finger-lickin’ good Friday go?
For the past couple of months I have been working on creating a regular post, featuring fresh takes on seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as making your own condiments to spice up your meals. Lots of ideas had been swirling through my mind. To kick off the […]
Tasty Tuesday… South Indian Gunpowder
Of all the great cuisines of the world, South Indian food is my absolute favorite! It’s a vegetarian/vegan dream come true! There are very few Indian restaurants which serve this type of food. I have yet to figure out why. South Indian dishes are very different […]
Don’t “Pho”-Get-About-It!
There is nothing like a bowl of soup, especially the Vietnamese noodle soup “Pho”. The dish is generally served with a meat based broth and meat. However, vegetarian pho is becoming more common these days. There is a popular Vietnamese restaurant near my house. They serve a great […]
Beets all Salads!
I love beets! Red, golden, white and the candy cane striped Chioggia ones. Beets are delicious cooked, roasted and even raw. Here are some ideas for some different salads! Golden Beet Salad 6 to 8 medium sized golden beets 1 to 2 teaspoons toasted sesame […]
NBA Playoffs and Pizza
I am sure glad we didn’t wait to have our friends over to watch a Portland Trailblazers playoff game. I made pizza, from scratch, for the occasion and we had some special release IPA from Hood River, Oregon. The Blazers lost the game, and therefore did not […]
March Mango Madness
Mangos are my absolutely favorite fruit! I could eat them every day. The tastiest ones I’ve had are the Kent and the Champagne varieties. When perfectly ripe, both are sweet and without stringy fibers. They feel silk-soft and velvety on my tongue. Last weekend, I […]
When Life gives you Lemons…make Limoncello
Sunday started just like any other day. Until the rain started to come down and the wind gusts roughed up the neighborhood. The power flickered a few times, then suddenly the lights went dim, illuminating the house at seemingly half the power. It reminded me of a […]
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