I have lost count how many times I’ve made these scones… especially over the holiday season. If I’ve been to your house recently for brunch or I’ve hosted you, they were also in attendance. These scones and I go way back – I’ve been making Cranberry Orange Scones for well over 20 years. In fact,…
Meal plan -week of December 11th, 2023
Anyone that’s been a reader here for a while knows I’ve been keeping written meal plans for a long time – on a dry erase board since 2001, the year I was married and on paper calendars since July 2008. That’s a long time! And this little blog has been in existence since 2016 where…
Salmon with Orange Mustard Glaze
A Culinary Friendship That Inspired a Favorite Recipe Many years ago, we lived next door to a family who shared our love for cooking. Both the husband and wife enjoyed spending time in the kitchen, experimenting with new dishes and techniques. We often found ourselves chatting in the front yard, exchanging ideas about recipes we…
Quesadilla with Sweet Potato, Black Beans and Spinach
Busy weeks call for simple, nutritious food! Quesadillas are the perfect answer to a quick lunch or dinner. Since I have three teenagers, they have been pretty standard in our home for many years. Sometimes they are thoughtfully made with a tiny bit extra effort like this particular recipe, but usually they are full of…
Shakshuka with Spinach and Feta
Shakshuka is hands down one of my top 5 favorite brunch items. My husband and I both happen to share a love of this savory dish. Recently, after a long beautiful hike in nearby Woodside, we topped off our perfect morning with a lovely brunch at the Village Bakery. A beautiful spot for any meal,…
Macho Salad (copycat recipe)
One of the fun things about touring colleges with our teenagers is checking out new cities and trying new restaurants. Last spring, in both Texas and California, we inadvertently had several delicious meals all from the same restaurant group – Hillstone. We are big fans of their menus and always had great service, so trying…
Zucchini Pineapple Bread
There is no doubt this bread is perfect in peak summer. However, I tend to prefer it in early fall when zucchini is still overflowing at the farmer’s market but they are now sharing space with piles of a new crop of apples. It’s that time of the year when I want something cozy with…
Immune Boosting Smoothie
School is back in session and so is cold and flu season. While I don’t have toddlers anymore, my teens sure seem to be bringing home germs and getting sick all of a sudden. Building that immune system! Among the many tools in my “stay healthy” toolkit, supporting my family’s immune system using powerful vitamin-rich…
Cold Brew Coffee
Coffee has taken many forms in my house. It’s actually one part of the kitchen tasks (joys?) that I’m not in charge of. For decades now, my husband Eric has been in charge of our daily coffee and I wouldn’t change that for anything. This daily task has turned into a bit of a hobby…
Mocha Protein Smoothie
Adding cold brew is a delicious twist on my chocolate protein smoothie. Reminiscent of a mocha frappa whatever from your nearby chain coffee shop, but so much better for you! A nice combination of protein, fat and fiber that will make you full rather than crash from all the added sugar and questionable ingredients. It…