2018-08-04 21:33
Friday nights are usually pasta night in our family. (It is the Italian in us) Hearty and rich in the cold months, light and fresh in the hot summer and early fall. This recipe for clams and… Read More
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I "retired" from the corporate world a couple of years ago because I wanted to experience a real life after years of 80 hour work weeks and constant travel. A year later I realized that I was having a really good time, was always busy (how did i ever fit in a job??) and needed a creative outlet to share my experiences. Now I split my time between California and New Mexico but, wherever I am, I write about delicious, fresh, local, organic/sustainably grown food.
2018-03-30 11:00
The pear tree is just starting to bud out. In late spring it is covered with blossoms. Glorious!It is a cloudy day in late March, and I am longing for Summer. Lazy days, warm weather, garden… Read More
2017-12-23 03:37
Today is the Friday before Christmas, and I am finishing up all my last minute baking, shopping, and wrapping of gifts. It is the perfect time to finally share one of my favorite holiday tra… Read More
2017-10-17 21:16
I have been making this dish since it was first published in Bon Appetit Magazine...back in July 2007! On the little over 10-year anniversary, I decided to finally "blog it." I have ser… Read More
2017-09-10 22:21
I'm back....and I brought cake!It has been over a year since my last post. I really missed you guys. The past year has been crazy. I spent nine months as the Acting Executive Director of our… Read More
2016-08-12 16:24
This is one of those simple recipes that should only be made in summer when the in-season produce is perfectly ripe. Please use the absolute best quality extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vin… Read More
2016-08-05 03:51
I am a basil addict and have six different varieties growing in my garden. I used purple basil for this recipe, but any type is just perfect.The fresher the ingredients, the simpler the… Read More
2016-07-20 18:40
It is Corn Week at Food Network's Summer Soiree, and I thought I would share a bunch recipes to help you use up the overflowing bounty that hits each summer just about now. Cooling corn sala… Read More
2016-06-29 03:04
4th of July equals bbq in my home. Most years we have a big grill going and have hamburgers, chicken, ribs and marinated eggplant on the menu. This year there is a 40 % chance of thunderstor… Read More
2016-06-21 02:58
Today is the first day of summer, and it just happens to be the hottest day of the year. Here in Taos, New Mexico, we are at 7000 feet and the temperature rarely even gets into the 90s. But… Read More
2016-06-15 02:05
You know that moment in summer when you are confronted with a huge mound of zucchini? You have fried it, sautéed, steamed, added to muffins, cookies, even pancakes, and just cannot co… Read More
2016-06-01 04:26
Grilled Chicken Breasts. Talk about a delicious, easy, and quick menu choice for a hot summer night. I like to marinate the chicken in an extra virgin olive oil and lemon dressing and then… Read More
2016-05-26 16:41
There is just something amazing about sauteed or roasted fresh vegetables piled on top of delicious grilled french or sourdough bread. The toast is rubbed with a garlic clove and drizzled wi… Read More
2016-05-18 02:46
Pasta Salads...love or hate? I fall into both categories depending on how they are prepared. Limp overcooked pasta with soggy vegetables and drenched in dressing? Hate. Perfectly cooked al d… Read More
2016-05-14 23:22
Wow! My schedule has become super crazy. I am on the board of directors for four nonprofits, am the president of one and the treasurer of another, have my consulting business, my b… Read More
2016-05-11 03:18
Wow! My schedule has become super crazy. I am on the board of directors for four nonprofits, am the president of one and the treasurer of another, have my consulting business, my b… Read More
2016-04-20 03:13
I have baked all my life, and while I usually do not create the recipes, I am pretty good at following them. That is the difference with cooking and baking. Cooking can be totally inspired… Read More
2016-04-14 15:35
Asparagus season. That signals spring to me. I can eat it almost every day. Raw, steamed, blanched, sauteed, stirfried...all delicious. But my favorite way to prepare is to roast. Roasting b… Read More
2016-04-13 16:30
Asparagus season. That signals spring to me. I can eat it almost every day. Raw, steamed, blanched, sauteed, stirfried...all delicious. But my favorite way to prepare is to roast. Roasting b… Read More
2016-04-04 04:04
I love this vinaigrette. The fresh and clean taste is perfect on all kinds of green salad. It also is wonderful drizzled over roast beef or chicken, stirred into hot pasta and topped with ch… Read More
2016-03-31 20:06
Spring peas. Just the name reminds me that spring weather is almost here. (almost, because in Northern New Mexico the current weather is chilly, windy and without bud break on the fruit tree… Read More
2016-03-30 03:32
Spring peas. Just the name reminds me that spring weather is almost here. (almost, because in Northern New Mexico the current weather is chilly, windy and without bud break on the fruit tree… Read More
2016-03-24 21:10
I love traditional Mac & Cheese recipes but am always looking for ways to simplify the process. And, because I have almost always lived in potential drought conditions, I have a pr… Read More
2016-03-24 20:40
I like having a large list of quick and easy appetizer recipes on hand for party planning. No stress and not a lot of work makes entertaining effortless (except for cleaning the house. Ha!)… Read More
2016-03-23 01:55
I always like to add one dish with a bit of spiciness to a holiday menu. Take easter for example. Roast lamb, or ham or turkey with a potato dish, salad, vegetable. Delicious and perfectly f… Read More
2016-03-17 23:47
Ahh..it is March 15th today, only five days till spring! So, of course, we need cake to get us through. Here are three of my favorite recipes. Perfect for these last chilly days with a cup o… Read More
2016-03-10 16:29
When I am serving bacon to a large crowd, I always bake it in the oven. So easy, and virtually no mess! My friends always ask me for the recipe (no recipe, just a technique), so I thought I… Read More
2016-03-03 17:02
I like to have easy, delicious and healthy snacks available to grab whenever I am hungry but too busy to make a proper meal. These peanut butter balls perfectly fit the bill. Three ingr… Read More
2016-02-25 17:23
Pizza is one of my favorite foods. I love classic and unusual toppings and love to serve an array of different combinations at parties. A buffet filled with a large salad, 4-5 different pizz… Read More
2016-02-11 14:55
Chocolate Sauce. Just the term makes me happy. Drizzled on ice cream, poured over pound cake, as a dip for fresh fruit...these are some of my favorite desserts. Sure, you could purchase a j… Read More
2016-02-05 02:29
I like having a large list of quick and easy appetizer recipes on hand for party planning. No stress and not a lot of work makes entertaining effortless (except for cleaning the house. Ha!)… Read More
2016-01-29 03:12
I love traditional Mac & Cheese recipes but am always looking for ways to simplify the process. And, because I have almost always lived in potential drought conditions, I have a pr… Read More
2016-01-21 17:14
This is my new favorite mashed potato dish. Imagine a layer of delicious mashed sweet potatoes topped with a layer of mashed russets and sprinkled with fried leeks? So good.I saw this recipe… Read More
2016-01-21 17:14
This is my new favorite mashed potato dish. Imagine a layer of delicious mashed sweet potatoes topped with a layer of mashed russets and sprinkled with fried leeks? So good.I saw this recipe… Read More
2016-01-07 15:13
The middle of winter begins a weekly blog series called Comfort Food Feast at Food Network comprised of the dishes you want to eat when it is cold outside and the days are still short. The s… Read More
2015-12-17 17:09
Each Fall I eagerly pour through the November editions of every food magazine I can find exploring all the different Thanksgiving recipes. Sometimes I give them a try..., most of the time I… Read More
2015-12-17 17:09
Each Fall I eagerly pour through the November editions of every food magazine I can find exploring all the different Thanksgiving recipes. Sometimes I give them a try..., most of the time I… Read More
2015-12-17 02:27
I saw this recipe two years ago in Food and Wine Magazine, and it has become my go-to Christmas cookie. The basic dough is so versatile and can be combined with so many different ingredients… Read More
2015-12-17 02:27
I saw this recipe two years ago in Food and Wine Magazine, and it has become my go-to Christmas cookie. The basic dough is so versatile and can be combined with so many different ingredients… Read More
2015-12-05 15:34
I saw this recipe in Food and Wine last December and thought it looked like the perfect holiday appetizer. I made it for a few parties, and it was a hit every time. Creamy avocado, spicy ses… Read More
2015-11-12 17:54
A good friend was in the hospital last week for an operation. When she was released to come home, I thought the best gift would be to stop by with a homemade dinner for her and her husband… Read More
2015-11-12 17:54
A good friend was in the hospital last week for an operation. When she was released to come home, I thought the best gift would be to stop by with a homemade dinner for her and her husband… Read More
2015-11-06 17:59
Brussels Sprouts or Brussel Sprouts? Which is correct? Actually, Brussels is the answer. According to Grammarist:Brussels sprouts—the variety of cabbage w… Read More
2015-11-06 17:59
Brussels Sprouts or Brussel Sprouts? Which is correct? Actually, Brussels is the answer. According to Grammarist:Brussels sprouts—the variety of cabbage w… Read More
2015-10-29 22:10
Brrr! The weather forecast for Halloween night this year is clear and cold. 26 degrees. Yikes! I feel sorry for all the trick or treaters. They will be so bundled up that no one will b… Read More
2015-10-29 22:10
Brrr! The weather forecast for Halloween night this year is clear and cold. 26 degrees. Yikes! I feel sorry for all the trick or treaters. They will be so bundled up that no one will b… Read More
2015-10-22 18:16
It is the middle of October, and we are having a beautiful and unusually warm fall here in Taos, New Mexico. We often get our first hard freeze in late September, and that ends the summer pr… Read More
2015-10-22 18:16
It is the middle of October, and we are having a beautiful and unusually warm fall here in Taos, New Mexico. We often get our first hard freeze in late September, and that ends the summer pr… Read More
2015-10-15 18:18
It is Cauliflower Week at Food Network, and I decided to share six of my favorite recipes using this delicious and healthy cruciferous vegetable."As an excellent source of vitamin C, and a v… Read More
2015-10-10 14:26
I make these pancakes every year on the first weekend of October. Pumpkin and spice just scream fall to me. The recipe originated in Bon Appetit Magazine in the November 2000 edition as part… Read More
2015-10-01 23:21
I love this recipe. Traditionally, Pommes Anna is made with potatoes, butter, salt, and pepper. Four perfect ingredients resulting in a delicious dish to serve alongside roast chicken… Read More
2015-10-01 23:21
I love this recipe. Traditionally, Pommes Anna is made with potatoes, butter, salt, and pepper. Four perfect ingredients resulting in a delicious dish to serve alongside roast chicken… Read More
2015-09-25 02:34
I am part of a group hosting a "scotch tasting party" in November. This was a silent auction item at a fundraiser for our local food pantry. The other hosts are contributing the scotch. I ha… Read More
2015-09-23 15:02
I had such a hard time naming this soup. Peach needs to be in the title, of course, but Chilled? Spiced? Boozey? Sweet? Dessert? Appetizer? I narrowed it down, but it really… Read More
2015-09-03 17:26
I was watching a cooking show on Food Network last weekend and saw Bobby Flay create a dish of grilled peaches with arugula pesto. It looked and sounded so delicious that I decided to create… Read More
2015-08-27 18:40
There is something special about combining chocolate & peaches and this dessert beautifully marries the two into an easy yet elegant offering. I love the simplicity of the preparation. M… Read More
2015-08-22 22:13
It is the middle of August; the weather is HOT, and the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven. So, BBQ and grilling to the rescue. This is one of my favorite summertime party meals. (a… Read More
2015-08-14 03:34
There is something amazing about combining bread and tomatoes. Pizza, bread salad, gazpacho, grilled cheese & tomatoes, the list goes on and on. And, in summer when tomatoes are in seaso… Read More
2015-08-14 03:22
Do you remember Fudgsicles? I used to love them when I was a kid. Out of curiosity, I recently googled their ingredients. Here is what I found: Ingredients: nonfat milk, sugar, corn sy… Read More
2015-07-31 16:24
It is No-Cook Week at Food Network and my contribution pairs fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes with Buffalo mozzarella and spicy pesto made with basil and garlic scapes. I know we just had Pest… Read More
2015-07-23 18:21
I admit it. I am a salsa addict. I can eat bowls of chips and salsa, and love to top chicken, fish, eggs, salad, you name it, with the classic tomato version. Or green tomatillo salsa for a… Read More
2015-07-22 19:36
My pesto vinaigrette store in a Mason jar...like Pizza Outback!My favorite pizza joint in Taos...actually one of my favorites anywhere....is Pizza Outback. Their pizza is phenomenal, and I w… Read More
2015-07-22 19:10
We had dinner guests last Friday, and I wanted to serve a light, cooling, refreshing, not too sweet cocktail to kick off the night. I had a bottle of Prosecco on hand and a bowl of raspberri… Read More
2015-07-22 18:50
My book club (aka salon) is reading Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal by Eric Schlosser this month. If you are familiar with the book you know that it reports an… Read More
2015-06-12 00:24
I am a big fan of coleslaw, and I make it year round. As a side dish, topping for tacos or piled on top of a sandwich, this versatile dish can be prepared many ways. This is slaw week for Fo… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I know, I know...does the world need another recipe for spaghetti and meatballs? Google alone had over 1,880,000 results when I checked this morning. But I really, really like my versi… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
We have had such a mild winter in Taos. Many days in February and early March had temperatures in the 50s! But Saturday was cold...wind with gusts of 35 to 40 MPH made it feel very chi… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
What a perfect dish for a cool end-of-winter night. Pan fried Yukon Gold potatoes; golden brown and crispy on the outside, creamy deliciousness on the inside, poured over a green salad tosse… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I make pizza year round. One of my favorites tops a delicious cornmeal crust with fresh corn cut off the cob, fresh tomatoes lightly marinated in olive oil, vinegar and garlic, mounds of fre… Read More
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