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Why beets? What’s so comforting about them?
Beets weren’t a loved vegetable in our house when I was growing up. They came from a can, their juices staining my mother’s hands. Mom was the only one who’d … Continue reading Why beets? What’s so comforting about them?
Cranberry Couronne
Couronne is French for “crown.” Bakeries feature this sweet bread all over France using different sweet or savory fillings. This cranberry couronne is a lovely holiday treat any time, but … Continue reading Cranberry Couronne
Date Squares
In August, I became a citizen of the USA. It seems oddly fitting that I’m doing a post today for a delicious sweet that’s proudly Canadian, the date square of … Continue reading Date Squares
RV Trip to Six Sigma Ranch
A great experience. We spent a night at Six Sigma Ranch and Winery in Lower Lake, CA a couple of weeks ago. The ranch is located about 45 miles from … Continue reading RV Trip to Six Sigma Ranch
Baked Potatoes with Egg and Tuna
The humble potato is much maligned by the diet industrial complex. I include my trainer at the gym in this category. Frankie is a body builder who lives on protein … Continue reading Baked Potatoes with Egg and Tuna
Instant Pot Eggplant, Tomato and Chickpea Tagine
The world is on fire. High temperatures and drought have led France to declare a national emergency. More than 30 forest fires broke out this summer in France’s south. Heat … Continue reading Instant Pot Eggplant, Tomato and Chickpea Tagine
How I Spent My Summer
My last post was in April, which amazes me. Time has sped up once more, and summer at my house has been busy, kind of like during the before times. … Continue reading How I Spent My Summer