It feels like we just started summer break but as I looked over the calendar this morning I realized that summer is, in fact, almost over. Well, summer break anyway – I have a feeling the summer heat of August will be bearing down on us soon enough! Avery starts kindergarten this year – he’s […]
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sweet cherry pie

chilled hummus soup with heirloom tomato relish
I wouldn’t say I’m getting wiser as the years roll by, but I’m certainly getting more patient. When things tumble out of control (as they have this past week) or dreams don’t come true (no matter how hard I try and try)….well, I finally realize that there’s nothing I can do about it but continue […]

tzatziki potato salad
Do you have a favorite side dish that once you see it at any bbq, dinner, lunch, event, party, you are immediately drawn over to it and must eat it no matter where you are or who might be looking at you? Well, I do. It’s chocolate and potato salad. Wait, not together. I mean, […]
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




















