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The morning I gave birth to may daughter Grace, I missed a brunch. My good friend Jo brought brunch to me. This tart was included. I was famished. It was perfect.
4 large Bermuda onions, sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, picked
1 1/2 [...]
Happy Halloween and let the cider drinking begin! Seriously, I may hand this out next week instead of candy. As my daughter Annabelle says, I am totally not kidding.
Originally published October 22, 2009
It’s a shame how long I’ve gone without posting anything. Life has taken over. Last summer, as we drifted about enjoying [...]
Continue Reading →You don’t need much for this bowl of goodness. Just grab:
fresh peaches (peeled and diced)
fresh lime (squeezed)
fresh tomatoes diced)
fresh cilantro (chopped)
fresh red onion (minced)
a bit of salt
You decide on the amounts. I did 3 large peaches, 2 small homegrown tomatoes, [...]
Continue Reading →I know that is a weird name. But let me tell you where this recipe came from. One night, long ago, Danny and I snuck out for a quick dinner for two. We lived in Berkeley at the time and decided to stroll down College Avenue. We ran into this quaint little Italian place and [...]
Continue Reading →This dip is so naughty. But I don’t even care. I make it on Super Bowl Sunday and I make no apologies.
Vidalia Onion Dip
3 cups chopped Vidalia onions
3 cups shredded swiss cheese
2 1/2 cups mayonaisses
garlic salt, to taste
Mix all ingredients and pour into greased 1 1/2 [...]
Continue Reading →The big game is coming up (we’ll miss you Tebow). I have the perfect Super Bowl appetizer for you. Why not show up at your party with a healthy party food and negate those horrible rumors about Super Bowl Fare.
Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips
Fruit Salsa:
2 apples (1 red, [...]
Got a bunch of tomatoes hanging around this time of the year? I’ve got just the thing for you.
Sometimes I get stuck in a rut, and I make the same thing over and over again. This factors in most prominently on Sunday evenings. As we gear up for a new week, we all like [...]
Continue Reading →You may recall a few months back as I openly adored my Vita Mix. What I didn’t dwell on too much is the one dish I make most often using my Vita Mix. That would be the Pioneer Woman’s salsa. Ree Drumond is a genius. And like all successful beautiful women I see, [...]
Continue Reading →Are you in charge of the appetizer on Thursday? Have I got a gem for you. Ruth Reichl has a tale invovling this recipe. I don’t remember much but I do remember how her friends raved and raved. Years ago in Berkeley, my good friend SB came to a party bearing this gift. [...]
Continue Reading →When I was younger, one of my favorite restaurants offered a warm pinto bean dip along with their tortilla chips. After I left home, I craved the dip day and night. Fifteen years later, I’ve created a bean dip to fill that ever present craving. This dip takes the edge off of any homesickness I [...]
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