Bread and Butter Pickles
If you like sweet pickles then these are the ones you want to make. They are so simple and keep in the refrigerator for a …
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Ethan Frome Pie
Ethan Frome, by Edith Wharton, takes place in rural Massachusetts in the freezing depths of winter. Poverty and despair are matched with a forbidden love …
Tuna Poke on Crisp Wontons
When I moved to the Bay Area from Boston I assumed the fish would be as wonderful as it always was on the East Coast. …
Strawberry Pie
Swanton’s Berry Farm There is a beautiful stretch of Highway One between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz that has been named, “Slowcoast”. After an …
Three Breakfasts
Spanish Tortilla My good friend Martha is an excellent cook. She has traveled the world and always has a unique dish or healthy way to …
California Orange Marmelade
My relatives on the East Coast have historically been the beneficiaries of our abundance of citrus. It tends to ripen all at the same time …
California Farm Stand
When Highway #17 to Santa Cruz gets backed up with the summer beach traffic I jump off and take Summit Road to Soquel San Jose …
Preserved Citrus
It is that time of year again! The citrus trees in our yard are heavy with ripe fruit and I am busy packing boxes to …
Savoy Cabbage Slaw
Think of spring as you enjoy this!
Kale Chips
There is something intriguingly addictive about kale chips. It might be that they are salty and crunchy and good for you – but once I …