What a crazy weekend of crazy weather!! One day it’s so hot that we are jumping in the sprinkler and wearing sunscreen, and the next day it’s so cold that we are turning on the heater, wearing our fuzzy pajamas and doing our best to keep warm. I mean, seriously. Let’s get a move on […]
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asian braised beef with pak choi and thai sticky rice

shaved fennel, citrus and avocado salad
I’m celebrating spring today by savoring one last lovely citrus salad. I looked over our fruit bowl this morning before heading to the farmer’s market – taking an inventory of the have’s and have not’s – and realized I had four little cara cara oranges hanging out with two large grapefruit – the last of the […]

salted caramel nut bars
The lights are hung on the house, the tree is decorated, and I’ve got one very excited six year old who has been writing letters to Santa on a weekly basis – the Christmas countdown has begun!! Do you have any holiday traditions? Besides decorating the house as a family, and a trip to see […]
eat your veggies – vegan & vegetarian goodness

crispy sugar snap peas with dukkah, mint and sea salt

grilled artichokes with lemon-basil aioli

roasted asparagus with capers and lemon
let’s get started – appetizers and hors d’oeuvres

grilled okra with chipotle dipping sauce

pumpkin gougeres with rosemary and sea salt

miso tofu ranch dip




















