Pie Day
I’m not going to say there is only one kind of pie around here. I do make apple and pumpkin and have even tried my hand at strawberry-rhubarb, but the family favorite is definitely berry…
Artichokes Hearts for Valentine’s Day
Artichokes are everywhere right now, and as they have always been one of my favorites that is fine by me. Whether you want to make the simple boiled version or the fancier pan roasted one…
Game Day Snacks
We had a chance to vet all the best game day munchies ahead of the Super Bowl this year. Living in northern California we of course had to watch the 49ers in the NFC championship…
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
This coffee cake is the perfect way to show your coworkers a little love this Valentine’s Day. Ok you could make it for your family, too, but with both our boys away in college we…
Espresso Marinated Flat Iron Steak from Nick’s Cove
My love affair with Nick’s Cove began long before the restaurant even had that name. When Jason and I first moved to Sonoma County my good friend Jeny came to visit and we drove her…
My Big Hairy Audacious Goal for 2022
Let me begin by saying I can in no way take credit for this phrase. That honor belongs to Sarah Crawford, creator of Foodtography School, whose advice on food photography is awesome and I am…
Easter Dessert Ideas
I cannot believe Easter is a week from today! It hit me as I was zooming in for my online church service this morning, which of course focused on today being Palm Sunday. I am…
Twice Baked Spaghetti Squash with Sausage and Tomatoes
We had a string of nice warm days here and then the weather turned cold and rainy again, prompting me to make this twice baked spaghetti squash. It is a great low carb option when…
English Toffee Brownies
These brownies are really decadent, but find yourself an excuse to make them and you can thank me later. We had our Covid Movie Trivia Club meeting last weekend, and as this month’s hosts had…
Weeknight Dinner Ideas
Are you wondering what happened to the Whole 30? I know my latest posts have been pretty indulgent. And, truth be told, I have not been sticking like glue to my reintroduction schedule. I was…