Nicky’s Vanilla Cake

August 13, 2011

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Ruth Reichl, celebrated cookbook author and editor of Gourmet Magazine, was living in New York when the horror of 9/11 rocked the country. Later, in the introduction to the comfort food edition of the magazine, she singled out a recipe that she made every day for a week following the nightmare of that day. This simple cake […]

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Summer Berries

August 13, 2011

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When berries are in season, this is a simple and delicous way to serve them.  They look like shiny jewels in a glass bowl when served with cake or ice cream, or just on their own in a stemmed glass.  Use any combination of berries you like. This recipe might  have the world’s record for appearance in Junior […]

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Shari’s Watermelon Salad

August 10, 2011

Shari's Watermelon Salad

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You must make this salad before summer is over. We had it the other night with some grilled fish and it was the perfect summer meal. My mother-in-law, Shari Cotton, is an incredible cook and she generously shared this easy, healthy, and delicious recipe with us. She typically serves it to guests on their sailboat […]

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August 9

August 9, 2011

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Ah, that it were possible For one short hour to see The souls we love, That they might tell us What & where they be. – Alfred Lord Tennyson  

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What to Say…

July 26, 2011

Del Mar Beach

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I just read a fantastic New York Times article about what to say to someone who is sick. Even after enduring the loss of my brother, I still struggle with what to say to others who are suffering and I absolutely worry about saying the wrong thing. I think this article offers great advice on what […]

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Cowboy Cookies

June 21, 2011

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These are my favorite cookies, and a total crowd pleaser. I’ve baked them at least 10 times in the past year. I’ve brought them to friends with new babies, picnics, holiday parties, and have made them for my family when a little comfort was needed. Almost every time I make these cookies, someone asks for […]

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Quotations

June 16, 2011

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In dealing with life’s challenges, there is real comfort in knowing that you are not alone.  The human experience is full of joy and beauty and magical moments, as well as times of breathtaking pain and debilitating stress. Here are a few quotations to help give you perspective during those times when you are asking yourself   “Why Me?, Why Now?” […]

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Cranberry Almond Scones

June 15, 2011

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Scone recipes vary widely, producing results that range from a fluffy muffin to a dense hockey puck. This recipe produces those with a lovely texture and flavor. Scones are always best when eaten the day they are baked, but these can be wrapped individually unbaked and frozen.  Bake them still frozen for just a few minutes longer […]

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Our Go-To Roast Chicken Recipe

May 29, 2011

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Well today is Heronearth’s 5th Anniversary! I lost Brittany as my cooking partner awhile back due to the demands of her adorable growing family, but we still managed to post 246 recipes! I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to re-post our very first recipe, the one that inspired the whole idea […]

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Lentil Soup

May 29, 2011

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Tara Faud is the Education Director at the San Elijo Lagoon in our home town of Solana Beach Ca., and she generously shared this delicious family recipe with us. There is something so comforting about this soup and it is so easy to prepare. In our opinion, the squirt of lemon at the end is a must. My […]

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