This summer felt like a dream. Suddenly we could visit with family that we haven’t been with in years. It is as if the world… ( Read More )
Giardiniera (Sottaceti) or Pickled Veggie Bliss
October, formerly one of my favorite times of year, seems to trigger a ‘hunger games’ type of reaction from my very being. As the month… ( Read More )
Island Guacamole
This island has a way of enveloping all of your senses; it is a slice of magic on the map. From the wafting sweet floral… ( Read More )
Red Pepper Unicorn Hummus
I’ve been blogging since 2008 and yet it seems like I just started recipe writing yesterday. It has gone by in a blink. I never… ( Read More )
Beetroot Not-So- Ho-Hummus
Isn’t it peculiar how sometimes we perceive the direction of our lives to be mandated by a fortune cookie, horoscope, a face-up penny or a… ( Read More )
Guacamole Grows Up
One year ago I had a kitchen accident, an accident that took me down a wild path of recovery and self-discovery. The outcome at a… ( Read More )
Thanksgiving Party Food Survival Plan
With so many festive food gatherings it’s important to have a party survival plan as you head into the holiday season. Food sanity for is… ( Read More )
Spooky Green Spider Deviled Eggs
This is a spin on my good ‘ole spider egg recipe. It is one of those recipes that hardly feels like a recipe as most… ( Read More )
Insalata Caprese
Living in Northern California, with a generally moderate climate, I do feel spoiled by the constant flurry of good fresh foods I have access to.… ( Read More )
Fava Bean Edamame
Fava Beans (or broad beans) although very common in Italy are not usual fare in the U.S. While they do continue to grow in popularity,… ( Read More )