Mediterranean Chicken with Capers and Olives by Jeanne Jones

September 30, 2012

Jeanne Jones is known as the Dear Abby of the food section, and her mission is to show Americans that they can eat healthy and well at the same time. She has written over 32 cookbooks since 1972 and is an internationally syndicated columnist specializing in taking recipes sent in by readers and making them healthier without […]

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Asparagus Crab Quiche

September 18, 2012

This recipe came from Susan Adams, social worker and long time friend. Her son Luke and Jimmy played together as toddlers, so we have those special shared memories and photographs that mothers cherish. This quiche has special meaning for her…. “After my Mom died 6 years ago I was cleaning out her apartment and found a quiche […]

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Tomatoes Stuffed with Pesto Vermicelli

September 4, 2012

In 1972, Dana Gabriel and I shared a bedroom on a farm in the coal mining village of Rossington in the wilds of Yorkshire England. We were  student teachers in the local elementary school. This unlikely spot was among the first to experiment with the Montessori method, and so that’s where our college sent us […]

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Four Years Later…August 9, 2012

August 30, 2012

Wisdom gained and earned and happily shared…. “If the eyes had no tears, the soul would have no rainbows.” Native American Proverb “The best thing for being sad,” replied Merlin, “Is to learn something.” T.H. White “If two points are destined to touch, The Universe will always find a way to make the connection, Even when […]

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Tequila Shrimp

August 23, 2012

You would never guess this recipe is from a diet website called Hungry Girl, as it is so tasty and satisfying!  It comes together in minutes, and when served with rice it  more than satisfied my Hungry Husband (that’s a great name for a website itself.)  Delicious! 8 oz. raw shrimp 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped […]

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Pasta al Mediterraneo

August 18, 2012

Olives, basil, lemons and seafood…all  wonderful flavors from the Mediterranean in this perfect summer pasta dish.  Its easy to prep ahead of time, then just cook the pasta and toss it all together when you’re ready to eat. If you have some basil and parsley growing in your garden you may not even need a trip to […]

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Peanut Butter Cookies from the 1943 Joy of Cooking

August 6, 2012

This post is in honor of my wonderful mother-in-law Barbara Case Gauntt who passed away on June 11th. She was clear about not wanting a memorial service, so instead family and friends gathered to celebrate what would have been her 91st birthday last Sunday at a borrowed beach house.  I count myself lucky to have had […]

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Grilled Salmon Salad with Napa Cabbage and Mint Slaw

July 22, 2012

This recipe came from a cooking class I took a decade ago, and every summer I spend time trying to find which book I’ve stashed it in . The dressing has a wonderful flavor and serves to both marinate the fish and dress the slaw. A fresh tasting, light summer dinner. Dressing: 3 Tb. chopped […]

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Nora Ephron’s Vinaigrette

July 8, 2012

I have been thinking today about how much pleasure Nora Ephron gave the world as a novelist, screenwriter, playwright and columnist. So wise and funny and edgy and still  at the top of her game when she died last week at 71. She loved to cook and food was an underlying theme in her stories. ” Heartburn”, the […]

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Egg Casserole with Sausage and Sun-dried Tomatoes

June 29, 2012

Not much better than a weekend at the beach with some life long friends. Hard to believe its been over 40 years since we all met….the silver lining of growing older is having friends who feel like family.  I made the first part of this recipe  before I left  home on Friday and then completed the second step  of adding […]

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