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Got Figs?

We have this amazingly abundant fig tree giving us these beautiful mission figs, and being new to owning a fig tree, I was not sure what I could do with them besides fig jam, fig cookies, and figs with prosciutto. … Continue reading

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Special Family Recipes

Do you have a yummy dish that your mom, aunt, grandma or mother-in-law makes that you only get when your at their house? Maybe one from your grandpa, uncle or dad? You know, that special dish they make that you … Continue reading

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Black-Eyed Peas – good luck made with love!

Each year for as long back as I can remember (nearly 30 I think) my dear friend Denny has been brining over black-eyed peas on New Years Eve for us to eat the next day to start off the year … Continue reading

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Eggs Florentine

This eggs florentine recipe is easy and very yummy! 1 clove garlic, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup Romano cheese, 2 cups spinach, 4 eggs. In large pan, heat garlic, cream and cheese for few minutes, toss in spinach, cook … Continue reading

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Ricotta Cake with Lemon Glaze

I’m not really much of a sweet eater, however, I could eat one of these cakes in one sitting!  It is moist, yummy and delicious.  I’ve made this a few times for friends now, and it got rave reviews.  Hope … Continue reading

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Easter Dinner at the McNickle home..

We had a great day yesterday! Hubby Tim and I went to church (Unity of Marin) services at 11:15, then to breakfast at a nearby place, then home for a day of cooking and hanging out.  Our son Taylor joined us … Continue reading

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Italian Easter Sausage Bread

Every family has their traditions.  Some are religious in nature.  Some are activities shared by the family at certain times of the year.  Others are food related.  In my family we have traditions in each category, but most tend to … Continue reading

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Flavorful Tips for Pesto Sauce and Butternut Squash Soup…

Yesterday my friend Jeanine and I took a cooking class in Sausalito (ITK) on gluten-free cooking. She has been eating gluten-free for about a year, and my husband Tim and I have recently discovered that a gluten-free diet really helps cut … Continue reading

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Easy and simple mid-week meals

As I reflect back, I realize that even though I didn’t love the process of cooking until later  on  in life, I always loved the traditions around food and cooking with my family and feeding those I care for. This is … Continue reading

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Traditions around food… Sesame Seed Cookies

Making Sesame Seed Cookies this weekend I was transported back to baking during the holiday’s with my mom – a tradition we loved to share. This is a fun and fairly easy cookie to make – not overly sweet, and … Continue reading

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