If my family’s sneezing, congestion and general uncomfortableness isn’t a sign that spring has officially sprung, I don’t know what is! The plants and grasses are the brightest lime green (one of my favorite colors), the trees are budding and flowers are blooming. Here in the Bay Area, and specifically on the Peninsula where it…
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Harvest Pumpkin Muffins
A Family Favorite Pumpkin Muffin Recipe This pumpkin muffin recipe has been a family favorite in my house since my kids were little. The cherished original recipe came from my mom, but I’ve made many tweaks over the years to improve the ingredients and flavors. This final version, which I’ve proudly shared with friends and…
Curry-Spiced Chickpea Burgers with Yogurt Sauce
A Flavorful, Pantry-Staple Recipe with Fresh Ingredients This is one of those recipes that use pantry staples as well as fresh ingredients that I almost always have on hand. It’s adapted from an old Martha Stewart recipe from 10 years ago but I find this version has more flavor, easily swaps grains, and adds healthy…


