Author Archives: Marilyn

Beet Pistachio Salad

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Marilyn

From time to time, all the stars align to produce the perfect meal; this infrequently coincides with a rare, beautiful Seattle night. We just don’t have many “perfect” evenings where a group of friends can sit on the deck in … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Soup– Main Street, U.S.A

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Marilyn

“Wow! They have red velvet cupcakes! Look at all the desserts!” My daughter was beyond delighted to discover Starboard Market – a charming little cafe on Main Street in Clear Lake, Iowa – just the type of place for which … Continue reading →

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Fresh Tortillas with Summer’s Bounty

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Marilyn

Domingo’s Tortilla Factory To view on YouTube – go to http://youtu.be/dNuPZccWaxE Tortillas, which mean “little cakes,” date back to around 10,000 BC. Initially made of native corn, today they are a staple of most Central American countries. Tortillas come in … Continue reading →

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Perfect Plantain Pancakes

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Marilyn

Making Plantain Pancakes To many, plantains might look like ugly, black, oversized bananas. However if you’ve spent any time in Central America, you have hopefully been fortunate enough to enjoy this deliciously exotic and sweet fruit. Though I became enamored … Continue reading →

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Orange Coated Nuts/Travel Food

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Marilyn

I have been a traveling fool of late. Over the past few months I’ve journeyed to Belize, Iowa and California and soon I’ll head back to the Midwest and then up to Vancouver, Canada.  Some days I feel like I … Continue reading →

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Chilling with Horchata

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Marilyn

Making Horchata Most take-away food stands in Mexico and several taco trucks on the west coast of the United States include horchata (pronounced “or CHA ta”) with their beverage choices. When I first saw it I was a bit skeptical. … Continue reading →

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Low Fat Salad Dressing!

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Marilyn

Sometimes I enjoy being the eldest of the three girls in my family of origin. That said, I often feel like I serve as the guinea pig for my younger sisters, Susan and Kay. I was the first of us … Continue reading →

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Coleslaw in Ambergris Caye

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Marilyn

I have mentioned that Belize is my second home. I live there nearly three months out of every year and I have collected many stories about this part of the world – nearly all of them involving travel, food, friends and … Continue reading →

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Jungle Oatmeal in Botswana, Africa

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Marilyn

Situated on a remote island close to the Okavanga Delta, Little Vrumba camp Botswana is a magical place. My husband and I stayed in one of six stand-alone tented rooms that featured an indoor and outdoor shower along with a private … Continue reading →

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Pico de Gallo: San Ignacio, Belize

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Marilyn

I have mentioned Belize in several posts. Our family is fortunate to have a house on the beautiful island of Ambergris Caye off the eastern coast of this wonderful country. This lush, tropical area has quickly become our second home … Continue reading →

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