Author Archives: Marilyn

Sesame Asparagus

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Let me begin by saying that this is a remarkable story, a true story about a surreal experience I had at the end of March. My friend Eileen and I planned an overnight trip to … Continue reading →

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Meatball Matzo Ball Stew

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Passover is almost upon us, and I’m looking forward to traveling to the Midwest to be with my family for the first Seder Saturday night. Since today is the first Wednesday of the month, I … Continue reading →

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Fruit Crisp

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. If any of you are wondering what to get a new mom after the baby is born, think about delivering a home cooked meal. Mind you, I only do this for special ladies like my … Continue reading →

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Ceviche by the Sea

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Ceviche: How much do I love thee? Let me count the ways: I love you in a big wood bowl with a spoon for dinner, I love you as an appetizer with homemade corn chips, … Continue reading →

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Onion Infused oil

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. As you have likely discovered, I travel a lot. So it should come as no surprise that we accumulate a ton of airline miles – which makes traveling to exotic locales much more viable. About … Continue reading →

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Basic Bolognese

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. It’s the first Wednesday of the month again. So it’s time to keep things simple. And what could be easier than food in a tube? I know … surprising words coming from me – especially … Continue reading →

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Lamb Tagine

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Like many of you, I love spending time with my friends – yet I find everyone is busy going in many different directions. Between work, the gym, travel, knitting, golf, bridge, and everything else on … Continue reading →

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Caipirinhas

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. After a week in Barcelona filled with intense museum going, architectural tours, walking for eight hours each day and eating overpriced food, I needed a break. My brilliant husband reviewed our guide book and stumbled … Continue reading →

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Mujadrah

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I volunteer throughout the year for various organizations and causes; I am not one to lick envelopes or address invitations because I would rather use my skills and talents to really make a difference. So … Continue reading →

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Honey Oatmeal Bread

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I grew up in Iowa, a place of simplistic beauty. My daughter and her family still live in eastern Iowa so I often travel back to the place where I spent almost 20 years. Last … Continue reading →

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