Peanut Pesto

Peanut Pesto

Posted August 21st, 2013 in Mains

I have an abundance of basil in my garden. That is the one thing that seems to keep growing, even if I seem to be losing the battle of the [&hellip…

Klatch Coffee

Photographing the Klatch

Posted August 19th, 2013 in Ephemera

I am not a coffee drinker. At all. Although I love the smell, I have never enjoyed even the slightest hint of the flavor of it. I do, however, love [&hellip…

Manicotti Florentine

Manicotti Florentine

Posted August 14th, 2013 in Mains

Italian Foodby Shel Silverstein Oh, how I love Italian food.I eat it all the time,Not just ’cause how good it tastesBut ’cause how good it rhymes.Minestrone, cannelloni,Macaroni, rigatoni,Spaghettini, scallopini,Escarole, braciole,Insalata, [&hellip…

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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cinnamon Rolls

Posted December 13th, 2012

Shivering. Blustery. Rain. Winter darkness. All of these call for something warm. Something decadent… and soft… and comforting. Something where the smell alone lets you
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Pumpkin Banana Bread

Posted December 8th, 2012

Being a died-in-the-wool perfectionist, I absolutely hate to fail. If there is the slightest doubt that I might not succeed, it is very difficult for
Chicken With Couscous & Vegetables

Chicken with Couscous & Vegetables

Posted December 7th, 2012

I don’t live in a very small town. It’s a typical suburb in Southern California with all of the big box stores and chain restaurants.
Brownies

The King of All Brownies

Posted December 5th, 2012

I have this horrible habit of getting lost on the Internet. I know I’m not alone in this; I’m sure it happens to most people
English Muffin Toasting Bread

English Muffin Toasting Bread

Posted December 3rd, 2012

While searching for the recipe for the perfect loaf of homemade artisanal bread last year (and failing miserably at every attempt), I did come across