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Grilled Calabacitas
New Mexican food tends to be hearty- lots of chiles, cheese, frijoles and posole. After a few days in Santa Fe, though, you have...
Fish and Shellfish
Salmon with Mustard Dill Sauce
Despite having salmon EVERY SINGLE MEAL in Port Townsend, I came back home craving it. Luckily our family was happy to indulge me.
Rewind several...
Past Trips
Salmon, Salmon and the Port Townsend Farmers Market
Salmon is EVERYWHERE in Port Townsend. You see it in the ocean, on the menus, even on the street.
Because at home we usually buy...
Cakes and Pies
Fresh Apricot Pie
It's apricot season! That means our love affair with with the fruit comes Stateside. Here's a version with only the simplest ingredients, basically fresh...
Coming Home
Midsummer at Home
Midsummer at home in Texas means the Fourth of July, neighborhood parades and fresh peaches from the Farmers Market. And that, of course, means...
Appetizers and Dips
John’s Salsa Verde
Sometimes after a long vacation or semester at school, we don't drive straight home from the airport. We can't stand it even one more...
Appetizers and Dips
Andrea’s Authentic Ziziki
Don't get me wrong. I love my family dearly. Wouldn't trade any of them for a million dollars. But, BUT.. a tiny part of...
Brazilian
Avocado Creme Brulee
How did you enjoy your first avocado? In guacamole or chopped up in a salad? Or maybe like me, you remember when they were...