Last year, and totally on a whim, I planted four citrus trees in our backyard. We already had one lemon tree there – planted by the previous homeowner and nursed back to health by yours truly – so I thought, “why not put ALL the citrus trees in the backyard with it!?? It might be […]
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meyer lemon bars

spicy sweet potato fries with creamy cashew, lime and avocado sauce
My goodness, I just started setting up this post when I realized I’m posing back-to-back snack recipes. I would say I’m sorry, but I’m really not because come on – SNACKS!!! Snacks make the world go around, amiright? We are starting our bathroom remodel tomorrow. I say “we” lightly. My dear husband will be wielding […]

strawberry hand pies
Well, it’s grey and cloudy over here again. I don’t know about you but I’m really hoping that this little cold bit of weather is heading outta here pretty soon. In the meantime, and while we wait – let’s make some pie! Oh darn, pie. Poor us. Yesterday I found myself with an over-abundance of […]
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



















