Oregon Coast – A Gastronomic Adventure
A quick trip to the Oregon Coast when the Willamette Valley heated up was the perfect destination. However, I thought it would be cancelled when I …
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Take Five Italian Minutes (Cinque Minuti) For Five Favorites
The tides of summer are waning as fall peaks thru. Students are back in school and football has resumed. What does all this mean for me? …
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Riced Zucchini & Tomato Salad
While writing my cookbook “From Vine to Table: The Unexpected Joy of Zucchini’s Magic” I was experimenting with ways to eliminate some of the liquid from …
Show Me The Cucumber! Gazpacho
The first time I tried cucumber gazpacho was on a cruise ship. I took advantage of trying this gazpacho on a cruise ship because “food is …
Ring A Ding Ding, Garlic Cheese Spinach Ring
An invitation to a summer afternoon gathering gave me an opportunity to create a new appetizer recipe. The zucchini isn’t quite ready to pick from our …
BLOT Salad For Two
Most of us try to avoid blots in our life or forget the ones we already have. However, here’s a blot you’ll want – it’s BLOT …
A California Culinary Experience – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
As we continue our journey south through California we are enjoying the beautiful countryside but not the intense heat that has encapsulated this area of the …
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On The Road Again – California Here We Come!
It’s June, the month of celebrations! Weddings, graduations, birthdays, you name it, it’s on the calendar this month. School children are counting down the days to …
Ribollita Tuscan Soup Will Bowl You Over
Dried beans are an excellent source of potassium. And cannellini beans top the list. Check out what Facty.com says, “White beans are not only one of …
Classic Macaroni Salad
Do you ever wake up in the morning and wonder, “Where did I put X?” You look everywhere you think you might have left it and …
Tomato Tomaaato Basil Pasta Salad
This spring I planted Roma tomatoes in the garden. In years past I’ve focused on San Marzonos for the purpose of pasta sauce makings at the …
Bread Pudding – It’s Not Just For Dessert
When I think of bread pudding, the first thing that comes to mind is day-old bread soaked in egg and topped with a delicious whiskey sauce …