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Years ago we were in downtown San Francisco with the girls.  It was lunchtime and we stopped in at a little little take-out deli (wish I co...

Spring is starting to creep in here.  Just a day ago it was sunny, not warm mind you,but sunny.  My dinner ideas start to turn to fresh an...

  I love to make infused vinegars . They make great hostess gifts this time of year.  Or give them to your  neighbors and teachers f...

The perfect late summer salad.  It's hearty and sweet and just right for entertaining or a lunch with family.   One of my favorite sa...

What can you do with just 3 ears of fresh corn?  Make the best side dish/accompaniment to grilled meat.  The salad would be delicious wit...

Pick one fresh butter crunch lettuce head (or buy lettuce at the market).  Rinse three times in clean water in a clean sink a...

This is a delicious and versatile salad.  It's dressed with a simple vinaigrette.  I made it with items I had in my pantry and garden.  ...

This came in the mail today.  It was a nice surprise. About a year ago a very nice man stopped by our house.  He had a book in progress ab...

Some of my family like quinoa; some don't.  I was hoping that this salad from the folks at the Food Network would be a hit with my famil...

On the first Tuesday of June each year, the lovely Joan hosts the quilting group in her beautiful home and garden for brunch.  Her home look...

I was fortunate to be invited to dinner with some great fellow food bloggers last night.  The guest of honor was Helen Dujardin of Tartele...

It's still nippy out, but there are moments when I am convinced spring is here in spite of the still cool weather.  I am longing for lig...