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My grandfather serves my grandmother tea or coffee in the den most days, often with a curtsey that makes my grandma laugh even though he’s been doing it for years. My grandma saves a bite of her bread or likes … Continue reading →

Yes, I just used the symbols for swearing AND my father’s name in the same line. As I mentioned, I spent a few days in California soaking up family time, friends, and a whole lot of sunshine (without melting). I … Continue reading →

Warning, there is no food in this random post. If you don’t feel like reading, I’m okay with that. Skip on… I spent the last week with family in California. It was a wonderful trip and I had more family … Continue reading →

And the 25 pounds of tomatoes continue… My mother made this for my aunt’s baby shower 10 years ago. I have always wanted to recreate it, so with 12 pounds of tomatoes left, that is just what I did. This … Continue reading →

I’ve skipped quite a few entries that are waiting to be tweaked before posting, but since Friday’s dinner out for Tapas I’ve been wanting this delightful treat again. Exactly a year ago I was traveling (skipping?) through the south of … Continue reading →

I have a sensitive stomach. I think we all know that. When I am hurt or upset, my stomach is usually the first thing that tells me I’m not okay. I had a crappy week this week and although my … Continue reading →

The first time I ever made risotto was my freshman year of college. I mean, I’d helped in the kitchen, done the stirring, added things, but I’d never made it from start to finish. Then I went to my friend’s … Continue reading →

It’s tomato season. My favorite. Well, stone fruit too. But tomato season is a close second to cherries and nectarines. The best thing about tomatoes in my humble opinion is the variety: the types and all the many things you … Continue reading →