Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

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Do you have one of these?  A giant, enormous, leafy mass that makes me feel guilty every day for not using it.....Every Day?  If you don't you need to plant one.  I feel so old fashioned when I make this pie or this new favorite of mine, the Galette.  (Fancy name for a lazy pie.)  Rhubarb stuff just seems so pre chocolate chip.  You know, when there was a time that raisins were the cookie addition of choice.  Chocolate chips were so indulgent! ... ...continue reading

Mormon Muffins

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There's this great place I used to go to as a kid.  It's called Rainbow Gardens.  It's lovely, and wonderful.  As a kid we'd go bowling there for birthday parties.  They had the best penny candy selection as well as sticker collection.  And they had the best Christmas displays.  You could find all sorts of fun gifts there, or if you really liked someone, you'd get their wedding gift there.  The restaurant inside is famous.  It's where all the ... ...continue reading

Berry Watermelon Spinach Salad

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Last week I spent a lovely couple of hours with my grandma.  She's always been one of my favorite people.  As a kid almost every Sunday of my life, a certain gentleman would tell me how I looked just like my grandma.  Every week.  He must have really liked her.  But who doesn't?  She's that kind of gal.   To tell you the truth though,  I just didn't get it.   She was old.  I was young.  To me we looked nothing alike, but in all reality I probably ... ...continue reading

Mother’s Day

Last night while I was standing in the shower I proceeded to tell James what I wanted to do for Mother's Day.  Here it is:1- I want to go to the Mother's Day Brunch at either Elements or Hamiltons2- I want a Cappuccino.  Actually a Caramel Machiato is what I think I'd like. I don't know for sure, but they look good:)Now don't start to stress yet.  Keep reading.  That's all I requested, and the response I got was quite funny.  James just looked at ... ...continue reading

Coconut Macaroons

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I love the San Francisco Airport.  If I have an opportunity to fly through San Fran, I take it.  Always.  All I need is a 7 minute layover to run to the little Just Desserts kiosk, and I'll be set.  I have to buy the most lovely coconut macaroon that is dipped half way in chocolate.  It's delicious!  It's wonderful, and it make the rest of any flight bearable:)  I have learned to buy at least 2.  The last time I bought one, James told me he ... ...continue reading

Grandparents?

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Here we sit. At the dermatologist. Checking our sun kissed faces for signs of skin cancer. And guess what the receptionist asked, "Are you two the grandparents?" Are you kidding me?  I'm not even 40!  I know there's some smile lines around my eyes, but come on. I thought I was still kind of spunky and cute, but I've been cut to the bone.  My feelings may never recover.  I'm never coming back here again at least:). Have a happy young feeling ... ...continue reading

Black Bean Soup

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I realize that warmer weather is here most days, but I just love soup all days.  Sometimes it's like wearing white or light pink in winter.  It just has to be done.  I'm afraid I even wear lime green in the dead of winter.  I will not be restricted because of the season.  Therefore when a craving for a delicious black bean soup crept up on me............I indulged.  It was wonderful too.This is a pretty straightforward recipe, and doesn't require ... ...continue reading

Cereal Treats

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I love cereal treats!  I have been known to walk around grocery stores in Mexico begging for someone to show me where the Malvavisco are located.  That was after I grabbed hold of a little Mexican girl eating a pink fluffy marshmallow and asking her what it was called.  It's difficult to make Rice Crispy Treats while on vacation in Mexico.  Malvaviscos aren't your everyday ingredient there.  I hate it when a craving hits and I just can't quench ... ...continue reading

Chicken Coconut Ramen Soup

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I love Top Ramen.  I have loved it my whole short legged life.  It is the perfect after school snack, and I have passed my love of these curly noodles onto my children.  I'm such a good mom:)  I remember as a kid one of my favorite cousins would babysit us every Sat. night.  I think there was just a standing arrangement.  Lynette would come over and we would do the same thing every week.  First we'd watch Solid Gold.  My mom was on a date so she ... ...continue reading

Malted Trifle

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Here's the birthday boy as well as my beater licker.  Cute as can be!My redhead just had his 12th birthday.  This is going way too fast!  Mr. Redhead shares his birthday with two different grandmas.  Jimmy's mom has the same birthday, as well as my grandma-great.  So April 15th may be tax day, but it is a day of celebration for us.  Jake loves this trifle every birthday.  This is the 3rd year running that he has asked for it as his birthday ... ...continue reading