Tagliarini Casserole

October 19, 2011

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What to serve the rock band before their show? I admit, this was a first for me. Our friend and brilliant musician, Ryan Richter, called from Seattle to tell us we absolutey HAD to see Dawes perform when they played at the BellyUp, walking distance from our house in Solana Beach. Casey took it one […]

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Spicy Garbanzo Bean and Turkey Sausage Soup

October 14, 2011

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This delicious soup comes from Yvonne Deggelman, one of our greatest supporters and a very close family friend. Even though she leads a very busy life, she finds the time to cook and deliver wonderful meals to people who could use some support, including my grandparents! My mom told me that she wasn’t surprised when […]

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Words Alive Oatmeal Cookies

October 12, 2011

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Words Alive is a wonderful San Diego non-profit reading advocacy organization that I have volunteered with for many years. I know I got back  more than I gave while working with the teens and preschoolers to inspire a love of reading. Their annual author’s lunch is coming up on 11-1-11 and it is always a lively, stimulating event. […]

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Erin’s Chicken Noodle Soup

October 9, 2011

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My dear friend Linda Grimes sent us this sweet story and a truly wonderful recipe for a soul satisfying soup that is a meal in itself.  Now that Linda’s son Dave and Erin have a darling new baby boy, Rob, there are plenty of opportunities for Linda to return the favor. “I had surgery which required me to […]

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Swedish Torte

October 5, 2011

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This is one of the numerous cakes Kim Higgins is sampling this week as she celebrates a major birthday ending in zero. As a recent breast cancer survivor she is not one to whine about birthdays; as she puts it “the goal is to get old…and I’m getting there!” She is an amazing woman with […]

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Mustard Seeds

October 4, 2011

This story from the Buddha illustrates the universality of grief and suffering. It reminds us that we aren’t alone. Krisha Gotami’s only child, a baby, became sick and died. Grief stricken, she held the tiny, lifeless body close to her heart and wandered weeping through the streets, asking everyone she met if they could help […]

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TGIF

September 30, 2011

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I hope you all have a nice weekend. I will be enjoying a quiet weekend at home with my family; the first in months! I couldn’t resist posting this pic of Wyatt from his Aunt Kelly’s wedding last weekend. It was a beautiful event overflowing with love. xo

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Graham Cracker Chewy Bars

September 29, 2011

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This is a recipe from Susan Campoy, chef/owner of the French-inspired bistro and bakery called Julienne in San Marino, Ca.  I couldn’t wait to try it after reading her introduction: “I love watching people’s expressions when they bite into these bars for the first time. The textures and flavors –rich toffee, a chewy center and […]

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New Orleans

September 27, 2011

My husband and I just got back from a fabulous weekend in New Orleans. It was our first time there, and our first time away from Wyatt (16-months), and we truly enjoyed every moment. Before we left I consulted with some neighbors and co-workers who have spent some serious time in the city about where […]

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Hot Dogs and Sympathy

September 22, 2011

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This is a moving story about food and grief that does not come with a recipe. I know you will be happy to know that Kerry and Denny went on to  have Neil, Kenny, and David. Kerry, thank you for sharing this memory with us, and for reminding us that sometimes, simple and familiar are most […]

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