Monthly Archives: December 2009

Ultimate Umami Mushroom Saute

Posted on December 29, 2009 by

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season!  P and I flew back to California to spend the holidays with our loved ones, and caught up on some much-needed family time.  On our last night in California, my mom-in-law had my … Continue reading →

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Mâche Salad with Fennel and Seckel Pears

Posted on December 17, 2009 by

I rarely use bottled salad dressing.  Sure, I have two bottles hanging out in my fridge, jammed in the corner behind the stuff I actually use, untouched.  The truth is, I prefer to make my own salad dressings, because I … Continue reading →

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Food for Thought: Organics and the Dirty Dozen

Posted on December 11, 2009 by

An afternoon snack – organic plain yogurt, organic frozen berries, sliced almonds, and a drizzle of raw Lehua honey from Hilo, Hawaii What choices do you make when you’re in the grocery store?  Do you mainly shop the perimeter, to … Continue reading →

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Lemon and Saffron Basmati Rice

Posted on December 6, 2009 by

Excuse me as I crawl out from underneath that rock I’ve been hiding under since Thanksgiving!  I’m back and breathing!  This past week has been quite hectic, and full of go-to meals that I usually make when I’m too busy … Continue reading →

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