Author Archives: Marilyn

Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Marilyn

Happy New Year to all my readers!  I have a few resolutions to pass along: I am going to make a concerted effort to wear an apron and to change out of my nicer clothing when cooking since I seem … Continue reading →

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Belizian Banana Birthday Cake

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. My husband Wayne is immeasurably capable with everything in life: a true renaissance man.  I mean, this guy cuts his own hair, fixes 99% of things that need rewiring, replumbing, landscaping, reconnecting…you name it.  He … Continue reading →

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December Kitchen Essential – The Tongs

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Marilyn

I was cooking the other day, making chicken soup, roasting veggies and then grilling bread for my last tomato salad of the season (<sigh>)…and it occurred to me in one of those “ah hah” moments that I reach for my … Continue reading →

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(NOT Granola) Power Bars

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Lately, I am increasingly careful to have food ready to eat right after my early morning spin or strength training class.  Just a banana or apple won’t do, and I’m too impatient to wait for … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks with Cauliflower & Pomegranate Seed Salad

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. This post was written following our 2012 family Thanksgiving. 23 people (including 4 toddlers) converged in the Seattle area. The stage was set… Two deep fried turkeys. Ten side dishes. Four desserts.  And this was … Continue reading →

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Super Sour Cream Pecan Coffee Cake

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. This is another special recipe from  my “favorites” category.  This old fashioned, rich coffee cake frequently appears for brunch or breakfast celebrations at my home, and when it bakes in the oven the entire house … Continue reading →

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Lentil & Squash Fall Salad

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I don’t know if I should really call this creation a “salad” – it’s  more of a vegetable medley.  All I know is that I began with an old recipe that called for asparagus and … Continue reading →

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Israeli-Inspired Meat Patties

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I can’t believe it’s been a year since I was in Israel!  I go through my photos pretty regularly and have decided, along with my husband, that we must return in short order to explore … Continue reading →

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Jamaica – A Heavenly Hibiscus Beverage

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. As one of my latest adventures … I’m trying to learn conversational Spanish!  I figure it’s good for my aging brain, and I’ve always regretted that I didn’t master another language during my early years. … Continue reading →

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Cream of Chanterelle Soup

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. The following recipe and post came from my “baby” brother, Kal. Kal lives in Seattle and we share recipes back and forth almost weekly. I think (really, I know) he is a better baker than … Continue reading →

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