Spicy Honey Roasted Almonds
As a bachelor, my husband’s go-to meal was tacos. Filled with simple ingredients like gruyere cheese, rice and/or beans, sprouts, mushrooms and avocado, it was an easy meal he prepared and prepared...
View ArticleArugula Salad with Apricot-Mint Vinaigrette
Time flies when you’re having fun… …and also when you’re just plain busy. Where have the days gone? There’s been greater demand for my time at work recently, leaving not much motivation to work on...
View ArticleHomemade Pistachio Paste
Just in case you didn’t know, pistachio paste is hard to find. Sure you can order it online (and it can cost you a pretty penny) but when you’re determined to make something in the kitchen, having...
View ArticlePistachio Gelato
My travel companions and I had finally made it three quarters of the way around Sardinia, having started in Alghero on the northwest and choosing a counterclockwise route around the island. Our...
View ArticleApple-Pecan Quinoa Muffins
I am in love…but my husband need not be concerned. There is no love triangle that would threaten to take me away from him; in fact, he’s been quite happy with my newfound adoration…for quinoa. In...
View ArticleBanana Nutella Bread
I meant to share this recipe later in the week. There are a few more dishes that claim a higher spot on the list–tested, photographed, patiently waiting for their time on this blog. But it seems a...
View ArticleChocolate Almond Torte with Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting
My husband celebrated his birthday this past weekend. In keeping with tradition, we spent it quietly–no party, no other people; we didn’t even spend the day at the beach, his usual preference....
View ArticleBourbon Maple Toasted Pistachios
This past weekend’s storm let up long enough to allow for a pleasant drive up to San Francisco. ’Tis the season for holiday parties and Christmas shopping and for making sure we get to see our...
View ArticleHomemade Almond Butter (and a Visit to Palm Springs, CA)
My husband and I packed our bags for another short trip; this time our destination was Palm Springs. Is it just me or has the city seen a revival since my last visit seven years ago? Even on a...
View ArticleCitrus-Almond Olive Oil Cake
I have decided that I will not be growing tomatoes again this year. I never got around to planning for an enclosure that would protect the tomato plants from the resident deer. The population seems...
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Cherry-Almond Cake
I parked myself on a bistro table and enjoyed a leisurely lunch of a salad, a baguette and an iced tea. I was so happy to be seated outside the European bakery in Santana Row on a gorgeous sunny day...
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Almond-Coconut Bundt Cake with Lemon Glaze
If you were to make me choose between cookies or cake, I’ll pick the latter…both to eat and to bake. Maybe it’s because my cookie repertoire is very limited. I know only a handful of recipes really...
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Cherry Almond Coconut Bars
When I received my assignment for this month’s Blogger C.L.U.E. post I was thrilled–I got Lisa’s blog. If you’ve been visiting me for some time then you’d know what a dear friend Lisa has become....
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