When I lived in San Francisco in the early 2000s, there was a lunch spot at 100 Pine St in the Financial District called Birley’s Café. They served sandwiches, salads, and sweets but what I consistently went back for was the SOUP! Even when the takeout soup joint Soup Freaks opened, they still couldn’t hold […]
April 17, 2019
Trees in your yard can provide you with so many abundant opportunities for beauty, shade, fruit and homes for neighborhood birds and squirrels. However, trees can also pose a safety hazard to your property and home if they are not properly inspected and maintained. Regular tree maintenance is important, but even more so before a […]
March 1, 2019
I love a good football party. Growing up, my family always threw down the BEST Superbowl parties. My mother was a master party planner and excellent cook. We’d have themed parties depending on which teams were playing and the food tables would be off the hook! Every variety of dip, chips, saucy crock pot creations, […]
November 28, 2018
Fall is here! As the days shorten and the end of Daylight Saving Time approaches I start to use my crock pot more and more often. Working full time it is great to come home to a ready to eat home cooked meal. This recipe is an easy to make comforting fall favorite. The leftovers are […]
October 24, 2018
One of my favorite things to grow in my garden is summer squash. There are so many beautiful and delicious varieties that grow well in the Pacific Northwest including crookneck, patty pan, zucchini, straight neck and a variety that I fell in love with, the tromboncini. Buttery, flavorful and an abundant producer, it took over […]
September 27, 2018
Ingredients: 3 oz of Real Bacon pieces; 1/2 cup finely diced onion; 5 ounces shredded Swiss cheese; 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan/Romano cheese (i.e. Sargento); 4 eggs, lightly beaten w/ a pinch of salt and pepper; 1 cup half-and-half cream 1- 9 inch deep dish frozen pie crust Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F . […]
March 8, 2018
Old-fashioned Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Ingredients Filling 2 pounds rhubarb stalks, sliced 1/2 inch thick or smaller 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional) Topping 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups light […]
July 24, 2014