Zucchini Carpaccio
A perfect summer salad or light lunch. But don’t wait for warm weather to begin enjoying this delicious recipe. While zucchinis are...
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- Oct 13, 2020
- 1 min
SAVORY SHRIMP CILANTRO AVOCADO SALAD
Far from the mayo-laden dish of the ’80s, this far lighter shrimp salad is still super flavorful. The salad is brightened it with red...
- Oct 8, 2020
- 2 min
Jenn’s Granola Gone Nuts!
I follow a low carb/Keto style diet so this variation on a popular breakfast/snack theme is a perfect fit for me. It’s packed with nuts...
- Oct 3, 2020
- 2 min
Zucchini Lattice Lasagne
Our zucchini production has peaked but you may be lucky enough to have more than you need. Lots left at local/farmer’s markets which I...
- Sep 3, 2020
- 3 min
SLOW ROASTED TOMATOES
Are you finding that you have far more homegrown tomatoes than you know what to do with? Or simply want to stash away summer’s finest...
- Aug 14, 2020
- 2 min
CUBA! CUBA! CUBA!
“There are more than 11 million reasons to visit Cuba – its people! Cubans are welcoming, proud, resilient, gracious, industrious, and...
- Jul 17, 2020
- 1 min
Fresh Figs with Ricotta, Pistachios and Honey
Raising the Bar on Heavenly. Do not miss this truly delicious/super simple/spectacularly beautiful dessert! Many thanks to Nacole for...
- Jul 11, 2020
- 1 min
DO NOT MISS THIS INTERVIEW.
Professor Kimberly Prather, PhD, Distinguished Chair in Atmospheric Chemistry at UC San Diego shares the science behind aerosols and the...
- Jun 18, 2020
- 4 min
Adventures in Africa
How best to summarize my many trips to Africa? Impossible. Each was a distinctly different and unique adventure. Africa is a land where...
- Jun 16, 2020
- 1 min
Better Than a Bouquet?
How are florists faring during our pandemic? Sadly, like so many other small businesses, not well. Most local flower shops, considered...
- Jun 6, 2020
- 1 min
Helping Your Garden Grow (almost anywhere)
OK, so you’re a gardener or thinking about becoming one. Now that the weather is finally warming up, you can’t wait to get out into your...
- May 23, 2020
- 2 min
Yellowstone: A Winter Wonderland
DON’T MISS THE SHORT VIDEO AT THE END OF THE TEXT! This two million-acre National Park is a must see stop any time of year, but in winter...
- May 17, 2020
- 3 min
January in Japan
This would be my last trip before travel came to a screeching halt in January. Who knew that lockdown would be imminent? And I’m...
- May 13, 2020
- 2 min
Cruising Along Croatia’s Coastline
DON’T MISS THE SHORT VIDEO AT THE END OF THE TEXT! Ten thousand islands, one thousand miles of coastline on the Adriatic Sea, crystal...
- May 12, 2020
- 2 min
India: Top of My Travel List
DON’T MISS THE SHORT VIDEO AT THE END OF THE TEXT! Traveling in India is an assault Traveling in India is an assault on all the senses....
- May 6, 2020
- 1 min
Memories of Morocco
If you’re someone who loves color, pattern, texture, architecture, stepping back in time and history, super-welcoming women, a wide...
- May 5, 2020
- 1 min
Mother’s Day Memories
A flurry of flowers: when too much is just enough! Looking back and enjoying other Mother’s Days while appreciating the ongoing gift that...
- May 4, 2020
- 3 min
Summer Rolls, Streamlined
Summer rolls are surprisingly easy to make once you realize this important fact: There are no rules in the world of Summer/Spring rolls! ...
- May 2, 2020
- 1 min
Endless Scents and Sizes!
Imagine a happy flower that loves to grow, drama free. For me, that would be one of the many David Austin roses. They have, for the most...
- May 1, 2020
- 1 min
Navigating The Pandemic as a Parent
Covid-19 has upended family life around the world. Amid coronavirus fears, school closures and shelter-in-place mandates, millions of...
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