Strawberry-Frangipane Tart
As early/mid April to late June is the peak harvest time for strawberries here in northern California, the fruits–which are actually a member of the rose family–abound. Strawberries belong to the...
View ArticleChocolate-Dipped Pistachio-Almond Biscotti – A Guest Post for Kitchen Confidante
When you are invited to celebrate Friendsgiving by a blogger whose work is a constant inspiration, there is only one reply: a resounding yes. After all, one of the greatest benefits of having...
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When work makes no demands on my time, Thursdays end up being my free days. Not free in the sense that I have no responsibilities. Rather, they are spent on chores that have accumulated during the...
View ArticleSpicy Honey Roasted Almonds
As a bachelor, my husband’s go-to meal was tacos. Filled with simple ingredients like gruyere cheese, rice and/or beans, sprouts, mushrooms and avocado, it was an easy meal he prepared and prepared...
View ArticleChocolate Almond Torte with Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting
My husband celebrated his birthday this past weekend. In keeping with tradition, we spent it quietly–no party, no other people; we didn’t even spend the day at the beach, his usual preference....
View ArticleHomemade Almond Butter (and a Visit to Palm Springs, CA)
My husband and I packed our bags for another short trip; this time our destination was Palm Springs. Is it just me or has the city seen a revival since my last visit seven years ago? Even on a...
View ArticleCitrus-Almond Olive Oil Cake
I have decided that I will not be growing tomatoes again this year. I never got around to planning for an enclosure that would protect the tomato plants from the resident deer. The population seems...
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