Roasted and Stuffed Fall Acorn Squash
I have never been a fan of acorn squash or cauliflower. I must admit my mother swore she would never eat the later of the two, so instantly I was […]
I have never been a fan of acorn squash or cauliflower. I must admit my mother swore she would never eat the later of the two, so instantly I was […]
Always save the “odds n’ ends.” I always prefer to buy organic foods and it can get expensive. I also came from generations of women that never threw anything away. […]
I’ve been looking into this this whole cave-man cooking hype, or the “paleo” diet, as some call it. I have also been in favor of organics over conventional when […]
Sonoma has an old style square in the middle of town. There is a park with old-growth oaks, surrounded by cute shops and a few restaurants. On one side there […]
Off to Sonoma, I went to visit my godmother, or “second mom” as I call her. When I accidentally mentioned my blog to her, she instantly looked it up and […]
What do you do with a yam when it isn’t Thanksgiving? Most people use sweet potatoes when going the fry-route. I prefer the yam because it has more starch, like […]
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As a home chef, I am no short-order cook. I do understand that some people have food allergies, dietary concerns, or preferences. ¡No crema por favor! I would usually prefer […]
As I am preparing to leave California, I am trying to repeat some of my favorite things before I leave. Instead of visiting this soup’s place of origin, I made […]
My mom is so funny. I have learned a lot of my basic cooking skills from her, so when she gives me advice I feel this strange need to follow […]
I purchased a butternut squash at the local market. The plan was to roast it and serve it sliced. Now, I have never liked squash but I craved something that […]
As I am trying to convert my mother’s pantry and fridge into all organics, we have an overabundance of certain things and have completely run out of others. Beans. And. […]
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