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Artichoke and Tomato Tart

Artichoke and Tomato Tart

I love the beautiful colors of summer vegetables. You can find gorgeous hues in tomatoes. One of my favorite all time cookbooks is San Francisco Flavors. It is a Junior League of San Francisco cookbook from 1999. Sadly, I am not sure it is in print any longer. But, I...

Mint Juleps

Mint Juleps

I've been nostalgic about Kentucky this week. Partly because I've never been gone this long. But also it's the way the mid-morning sun nestles on the leaves outside my window. I've seen the sun perch like...

French Poppyseed Biscuits

French Poppyseed Biscuits

Well, I have gracefully done it again.  As I peck away at my computer, cast around my right hand, I am feeling a little more optimistic than yesterday.  I fell down a flight of stairs and broke my right hand.  I cant even say I was having a wild and...

No Graceful Way About It

No Graceful Way About It

Bonjour!  I am sorry there is no photo or video of me trying to walk on these rocks while attempting to go against the waves and up an embankment (not really).  I sat in my chair for a good hour watching everyone tackling this problem before I felt courageous enough...

Egg White, Spinach, Mushroom and Gruyère Quiche

Egg White, Spinach, Mushroom and Gruyère Quiche

This month is already beaming with surprises.  I love this time of year so much!  There are celebrations everywhere.  Graduations, outdoor festivals, weddings, and bridal showers are all on the calendar for this month and I will be sure to share them with you.  ...

Buttercream Icing

Buttercream Icing

When I see my little Gabby Goose outside playing, content with herself, making up foods, cooking for her bug friends, chatting to herself and those made up creatures, my heart melts with love.  All of my girls did this at some point.  The older girls don't do it...