With Thanksgiving looming, it doesn’t hurt to plan ahead for those leftovers.  The next couple of posts are some delicious casseroles that would be wonderful anytime of the year. This first is from high school friend Melinda Norcott, who really came to my rescue after our family tragedy. She sent cards, books, and recipes and helped organize […]

Our good friends, Jeff and Amanda Goldberger, just had a beautiful baby boy named Andrew (Drew). Having a new baby is all consuming, and finding the time or energy to cook is almost impossible. After Wyatt was born, my mom brought us dinner almost every night for a month! We were so grateful for those […]

My uncle Grover (aka Genro Roshi in the Zen Community), was in San Diego a few weeks ago leading a Street Retreat downtown. My uncle has lead Street Retreats all over the world. He and his adventurous groups leave their identities, possessions, and families behind for a fews days and live homeless on the streets. If […]