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FigLove: Fig Crostata
About a year ago, I was sitting in my Italian class and our teacher asked us all to express to the class (in Italian) a favorite Italian dessert. We were working with the verb piacere, translated ‘to be pleasing’, used when you want to [...]
Pin ItFig, Ricotta and Honey Tart
I know my limits better these days than in my youth, although some who know me may beg to differ. I’ve always liked to push myself as far as I could– both physically and mentally, and have learned best by my own mistakes. It’s [...]
Pin ItBlackberry – Cherry Turnovers (High Altitude Baking)
We moved last weekend to a new rental condo in one of the most gorgeous places I’ve ever lived, Lake Tahoe. Tahoe personifies summer: a deep azure-blue lake dotted with boats, idyllic white sandy beaches, and heavily forested mountains laced with hiking trails. As [...]
Pin ItShrimp and Corn Griddle Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Butter
As many of you know, we’re in the midst of a major, never-ending decluttering / cleaning / gardening project on steroids as we get our house ready to put on the market. We hadn’t planned to sell quite yet, next year was the target, but [...]
Pin ItHerbed Goat Cheese Souffles and a Visit to Surfing Goat Dairy on Maui
Aloha! We’re back from a week on Maui, and I swear I’m still on Maui time. We had a wonderful week of pure relaxation, going to the beach, hanging out at the pool, and very casual dining with the exception of the evening we [...]
Spring Asparagus Quiche
As each season rolls around, I wrap it around me like a blanket, thinking: ‘this is my favorite season’. Summer with overflowing abundance and sunshine. Fall with the smell of harvest in the air, a promise fulfilled. Winter, a time to pull back and [...]
Pin ItBerry-Love Bloghop Farmhouse Strawberry Cake
We’ve been up in the mountains in snow country for a wonderful visit with family. We all went sledding together, bowled during a snowstorm (Robin, Myles’ stepdaughter, cleaned our clocks thanks to the two strikes she scored at the end), and Myles and I [...]
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I'm Susan, thank you for visiting my food blog! I enrolled in culinary school after many years in business as a gift to myself to follow my heart and create a life around food. I've now fallen in love with writing and photography as well, and am thoroughly enjoying this new life I'm still creating.
Inspired by the book "In Defense of Food", I began infusing more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains into my everyday diet. Meat and fish will never be completely gone from my diet, but they're no longer the main event on my plate. On the other hand, my husband is a determined carnivore, creating a challenge for me to create dishes that will entice him. Whether you're vegetarian, or just wanting to eat less meat, I hope you'll find inspiration here to try something new to add to your own table.
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