Hello everyone.  Are you still there?  I know I have been gone too long.  I have had some allergy issues an

Don’t laugh, but I have just discovered Labneh. It has several other spellings like labni, or kefir cheese.

  You know how I go on and on about how I like easy and small recipes and it doesn’t hurt to have some

For all my working years it has been difficult for me to manage Christmas Eve dinner. With working and a big d

If you are really busy as I assume you are, pick up a box or two of ready-made puff pastry. You can make so ma

A while back pre-holiday I was looking on the Google and I found these Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancakes recipe on

I love bloggers. They spur my memories and my imagination. I was reading ParisBreakfast. She went on an outing

I was cleaning out my refrigerator and freezer. I think I told you before when I cook bacon I cut off about an

While in the Bay Area, before I fell sick we went to a bakery. They had the best almond cookies. I wish I had

At work on a cold wet winter day we used to order in Mexican chicken soup for lunch. Everyone agreed it could

I asked my friend if she ever goes to her favorite restaurant anymore. She hadn’t mentioned going for a long

I am always conflicted about how much non-food related matters to share with all of you. I wanted to explain m

I have been derailed several times this year; the latest is/was an air conditioner problem. It always seems to

Last season I made an Apricot Tart. I loved it and thought it was wonderful and it is. But, I found a new reci

Finally, it’s strawberry season. I don’t think it is a coincidence that peak season for strawberries and M

Easy and quick with depth of flavor.

A few weeks ago I agreed to make a cake for a friend for a potluck she was having at work. She has just starte

This post is more about technique than a recipe. I can’t believe I am speaking to anyone about technique, bu

I hope I don’t bore you. I know I just posted about a plum tart, but I finally managed to get my hands on so

Time to make Apricot Tart. When I was growing up I was not impressed with apricots. I was a peaches girl. When

Chicken With Goat Cheese and Roasted Tomatoes I have made Chicken with Goat Cheese and Roasted Tomatoes multip

How I learned to like Curry Cauliflower. When I see cauliflower I think of my in-laws.  My Father-in-law was

Did you drink all your coffee this morning?  Do you have a spare cup left over? If not you can use water, but

I saved a tree today, but not the complete tree.  It is looking sort of strange.  It is missing a few limbs.

Golden Lentil Soup and Developing My Palate It’s been years since I first discovered my favorite restaurant.

Last week I posted about presentation or plating.  I made both Crème Anglaise and Strawberry Coulis.  I rea

Crème Anglaise is another recipe you need to put in your culinary toolkit.  It is classic.  Previously I ma

I made a fennel and pomegranate salad recipe with raw fennel.  I was so happy with it.  I think it is one of

Huguenot Torte or Ozark Pudding - Which is it? When I first moved to California I took a lot of flack for the

Want something yummy?  Want something easy?  Want something economical?   This Braised Vin

While on the road to magazine purge I ran across Southern Vegetarian Burger. I hate calling anything vegetaria

Oh my gosh, I just stumbled upon the most delicious recipe.  Last week I made Cod with Tomato and Tapenade. 

Grilled Vegetable Mélange - When it is too hot to cook. It’s hot here today; I mean really hot.  It must

Sweet Potato Hash Memorial Day is coming. Yeah, a three-day holiday.  That usually means people will be comin

When all else fails bake this no-knead bread.  Bake some bread that you are sure to have a success.  I have

  Herb Flatbread When I was forced to stop eating processed food that included bread.  If you read the l