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I’ve talked about Melissa’s Produce and the wonderful produce they send me. It’s all sorts of fresh vegetables and fruits and it’s always delicious. But Melissa’s doesn’t just deal in fruits and veggies. They also have herbs, beans, kits and…
Read moreI know strawberry season might be over (or at least the peak season is) but as long as there are strawberries at the farmer’s market, I consider it to be strawberry season. And I’m not alone. Three weeks ago we…
Read moreMany, many years ago I had a summer job at a Mexican restaurant in Northern California. I was the hostess, so I didn’t learn many recipes working up front. I did however, get to taste several creations, including a delicious…
Read moreIn this day and age with so many food allergies about, it’s hard to make something that everyone can enjoy. In my own family we have 2 pretty big ones. Hubs is allergic to any and all nuts (which is…
Read moreIf there’s one thing I love about the farmer’s market, it’s the constant discoveries I make each and every time I go. We’re in the middle of cherry season and I love cherries. Every year I count the days from…
Read moreEvery year in February something amazing happens. Little girls in brown and green (sorry it’s blue now) start showing up at my door and in front of supermarkets all over the country selling some of my favorite cookies in existence….
Read moreValentine’s Day is Sunday and if you’re anything like me, you want to make something chocolate to serve your sweetie for dessert on this most romantic of evenings. But if you’re also like me, you don’t really want to spend…
Read moreWhen I think of holiday desserts I think of apple and pumpkin pies, sugar cookies covered in french icing and bread pudding. They’re all rich, luscious desserts that are perfect for this cool, winter weather. I just hear the word…
Read moreA few years ago I made marshmallows. Yes, made them. From scratch! I’d heard about other foodies I know making those soft, sweet, white pillows, so I wanted to give it a try. They were surprisingly easy and soooooo much better…
Read moreIf you follow this blog, you know that I’m a huge cookie fan. But more than that, I’m a chocolate fan. Combining the two make me the happiest pinup in the world. I’ve been making chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies…
Read moreIt’s that time of year when apples and cranberries are being turned into all sorts of sides and desserts. Sometimes they’re combined, sometimes they’re separate, but they’re always good. One of the most common ways you’ll find these two fruits…
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