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Day of the Mom

Today, I received a pan of Steve’s famous pecan cinnamon rolls: Fresh-squeezed orange juice mimosas: And, a reminder as to why Hallmark got it right when they invented this holiday: Happy Mother’s day to both of mine, and all the rest of you who continue to understand that this is not just a job, it’s [...]

Blueberry-Ginger Relish

We eat a lot of blueberries in this house. So, how happy were we when Eating Well featured an entire section on even more yummy things to do with them? Blueberry-Ginger Relish 1 cup fresh blueberries, coarsely chopped 1 shallot, chopped 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced 1 Tablespoon chopped feresh cilantro 1 Tablespoon lime [...]

Eating Well, I love you.

I got my new issue of Eating Well today, and after reading it wanted to give it a big fat kiss right on the lips. This is the best food magazine E-V-E-R. [Note to self: add Eating Well subscription to will, right after Vanity Fair.] As I have mentioned on occasions too numerous to list, [...]

Banana-Nut Muffins

This is my banana-nut muffin recipe. I have made it about a million times – basically because it is quick & easy, somewhat healthful and odds are usually pretty good that I will have all the ingredients without having to make a run to the store. Adapted from Diner Desserts Banana-Nut Muffins 1 3/4 cups [...]

Tofu – the other, other, other white meat.

We have eaten tofu for dinner three times this week (yes, really). These three recipes take almost no time to prep, are easy, flavorful & healthful, and are each so completely different it makes you forget you are actually eating tofu. (If you just can’t wrap your brain around the idea of eating fermented bean [...]