Here in the Midwest, early Spring is a time for taking special joy in a crocus or daffodil peeking out from the slowly thawing earth. It’s a time for thinking about what flowers, herbs and vegetables will grace the garden. Farmer’s Markets haven’t started yet since the local farmers would be hard pressed to have anything… Continue reading Memories of Farmer’s Markets and Grilled Vegetables
California Here We Come
We are heading to California tomorrow. We will be visiting our very dear friends in San Mateo. It’s been far too long since we have been together. These are the friends we made as our children grew up in the Bay Area. As good luck would have it, we have remained close even though our… Continue reading California Here We Come
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My Next Chapter, a Job and Meal Planning
When I began my “next chapter” nine months ago, I wasn’t sure where it would lead. I knew I wanted it to involve food and writing, my two passions. I also knew that at some point I was going to need to start earning money. My ultimate goal was/is to use my passions to make… Continue reading My Next Chapter, a Job and Meal Planning
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Memories of Highway One and Artichokes
One of my fondest memories of living in Northern California is traveling on Highway One. it was a relatively short trip over the Santa Cruz Mountains to arrive in the town of Half Moon Bay. There you hit Highway 1. Two lanes in many places with breathtaking views, this road runs off and on along… Continue reading Memories of Highway One and Artichokes
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Springing Ahead with Quinoa
According to the calendar, Spring will be here in two weeks. According to what I see out my window… it may be here in name only. There is nearly two feet of snow in my yard, I have to put on a jacket to get the mail, and don’t even get me started on the… Continue reading Springing Ahead with Quinoa
