Not too long ago I spend considerable amount of time studying the Za’atar blends of various regions. Besides the most common use as a dip for olive oil and bread, Za’atar is also regularly used to season tomatoes. Although I don’t have the ability to get a hold of the true za’atar fresh herb I […]
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This is perfect for summer. Grill your peppers and tomatillos. Grill your fish. You may need to make a starch on the side. I used rice. If you like heat, add some jalapenos and/or leave the seeds in. This would also make FANTASTIC tacos!
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It was a beautiful Saturday morning, and it started in a way I most enjoy, with a walk to the market. Okay, so our ‘market’ is just the local Fred Meyer, but it’s very close and there is a wonderful block of wild woods along the way. This particular Saturday I was blessed with the […]
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It may (or may not) surprise you that we are really rather recluse people. Other than the 14 doorbell rings daily for the drop-off and pick-up of our 7 daycare friends, we really don’t have anyone over, and don’t go to anyone else’s place very often at all. Of course, ^THAT^ may be why. Major […]
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The more official name would be Spinach Salad with Kalamata and Pesto Dressing. The other day I was invited to attend a Murder Mystery dinner with a large group of friends. It happened to fall on the evening of a day that was already ENTIRELY packed! In the end, I had about an hour window […]
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