My husband and I took a long overdue trip back to the Lone Star State where we began our life together so many years ago. It was great to have another chance to visit the beautiful city of San Antonio and to enjoy the pleasant atmosphere along the Riverwalk as we wrapped up a wonderful anniversary week.
In the Pacific Northwest, May has been the most gorgeous month this year. For weeks now the sun has broken free of the clouds and lingering mist quite early in the morning and the temperatures have remained warm outside into the evening, something that happens rarely here, even in mid-summer. […]
Ever since I made Java Monkey Muffins a few weeks ago I have been thinking about the taste of banana bread laced with the flavor of coconut and a hint of ginger. I have been wondering why I haven’t happened across more recipes with that flavor combination. Suddenly, to me, […]
Things We Take for Granted I think I was first introduced to Hummus as a young adult. At that time I thought of it as a somewhat exotic dip. It’s newness was exciting. As a child I never ate it or even heard of it, but as I grew older […]
Fried Almonds with Rosemary is an absolute pleasure to prepare. The fresh rosemary is deliciously fragrant as the almonds are frying. And the warm almonds, ready in minutes, are remarkably flavorful sprinkled with sea salt and skillet-crisped bits of rosemary. These almonds are great for gift-giving, parties or as a simple family treat.
