Porcini Mushroom Ragout With Polenta

October 15, 2013

Lovely Lisa Dahl is the executive chef and owner of  two utterly fabulous restaurants in Sedona, Arizona. When  my friend Cathie Canepa returned from a family trip there last week, she told me about meeting Lisa while they dined at Dahl & Di Luca, and lent me Lisa’s cookbook called The Elixir of Life.  To say I […]

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Spinach, Feta and Pasta Salad

October 9, 2013

Pat Randall has been a friend for over 30 years; you wouldn’t guess from her slender figure that she is such an excellent cook.   Truly a lovely lady in every sense!  She gave me this recipe a decade ago, and noted that Kim had given it to her 20 years before that! It’s a classic that will never go […]

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Blueberry Poppy Seed Bread

September 26, 2013

The Flagstaff House restaurant in Boulder Colorado is housed in a 1920’s cabin – how cool is that?  Chef Mark Monette likes to give his diners a parting gift that would taste good with their coffee the next morning.  The flavor of his mini-loaves changes regularly; banana, pumpkin and this version are just a few.  No […]

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Ciopinot’s “No Work” Cioppino

September 18, 2013

Ciopinot Restaurant is one of  the most popular places to dine in  San Luis Obispo, and their rich and flavorful version of this classic seafood stew gets raves on Yelp and Tripadvisor.  I think labeling it “no work” is a bit misleading as there is plenty of mincing and slicing going on, but it truly comes together […]

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Oven Roasted Seabass with Ginger and Lime Sauce

September 13, 2013

This recipe has it all; it’s simple to prepare with easy to find ingredients and flavorful results. And no marinating time required! Delicious with just about any type of fish, and is even nice with chicken. If you’d rather grill the fish, go right ahead and then top with the sauce. I love these Asian flavors. 2 […]

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Decadent Boca Negra Chocolate Cake

September 7, 2013

My friend Marilyn Willison lives on the other side of the country in West Palm Beach Florida, and I have been saving her fabulous recipe for a number of years; planning on posting it when I have just returned from visiting her.  Maybe if I give in and post it now, I’ll actually get back there! This […]

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One Pan Farro with Tomatoes

August 30, 2013

We’re all trying to work more whole grains into our diets, and I feel we really hit the jackpot with this recipe! It is incredibly easy to make, cooks in one pot and tastes like you slaved over it.  The recipe came from one of my favorite food blogs called The Smitten Kitchen and would make a great […]

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August 9 – Five Years Later – Inked

August 23, 2013

Time passes, and as promised, wounds do heal.  A Bit. Recently my Dad heard of yet a third person with a tattoo involving Jimmy’s writings, and this timing coinciding with our momentous anniversary, created some serious tattoo envy.  So when we gathered at the beach to toast our Dearest Jimmy, Casey unveiled the work of the previous night; which  gave quite an upbeat […]

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Fresh Peach and Brown Butter Pecan Crumble

August 5, 2013

It’s August, and the peaches are gorgeous!  Here is a great way to make the most of them…. This recipe is courtesy of Jill O’Connor, a local San Diego food writer, pastry chef, and author of six cookbooks, including “Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey: Desserts for the Serious Sweet Tooth.” The brown butter adds a nutty intensity […]

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Advice About Life, Love and Friendship from Very Wise People

July 31, 2013

We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.              Carlos Castaneda Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.      Dr. Seuss Even after all this time the sun never says to the earth “You […]

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