Christmas in Allen Park – Part 1
Christmas in Allen Park – Part 1 Christmas in my memory was a magical time growing up and everything about the holiday was special. My father would order all the groceries at Mr Styne’s … [Read more…]
Lou’s Chicken Soup
Since the election my husband and I took ourselves to the kitchen and found solace cooking together, feeding our bodies, minds and spirits with nourishing soups and stews. It lightened the energy. There is a chill in the desert air now and it feels good to adorn clothes again. My winter jacket, gloves and beanie … [Read more…]
Indian Eats, Spinach with Lentils
Indian Eats, Spinach with Lentils This spinach with lentil dish is super easy to make, taste’s rich and earthy, has a smooth texture, and takes no time at all to cook. The weather is perfect now in Palm Springs, cool in the mornings, sunny in the day and warm with a touch of cool at … [Read more…]
Indian Zucchini Coconut Curry
Indian Zucchini Coconut Curry The great thing about making an Indian curry is that you can use any vegetable you have on hand and turn it into a feast and something special. This is a delicious vegetarian dish. I bought some onions, garlic and zucchini at the farmers market and a few ripe tomatoes … [Read more…]
Exceptional Irish Apple Pie
Exceptional Irish Apple Pie As soon as the torrential rain storm hit Palm Springs the other day I made a mad dash out to the back yard to gather the couch cushions and pillows and put them in the garage to stay dry. It lashed out of the heavens, a complete blurry slant of precious … [Read more…]
Caramelized Garlic Tart
This recipe for caramelized garlic tart is hands-down the best I’ve ever eaten. When I lived in Venice Beach, California, I frequented the Rose Cafe for lunch regularly. The food was excellent and great for vegetarian salads with lentils, quinoa, barley and veggies. It was quite civilized with classical music and local Art adorning the walls. … [Read more…]
Best Blackberry Apple Pie
Best Blackberry Apple pie While strolling through the farmers market the other day in the early morning sun, I made my way over to the old Mexican woman’s stall, ‘Buenos Dias Martha’ what have you got today I asked? her smile lit up her beautiful weather lined face and she nodded toward … [Read more…]
Aunty Moira’s Cabbage Salad
Aunty Moira’s Cabbage Salad Imagine yourself back in the 60’s and 70’s in Ireland if you can. My Aunty and wee cousin would pop in for a visit from time to time. If there was a prize for who could talk and smoke the most in any given amount of minutes, it was my … [Read more…]
Best Berry Breakfast Smoothie
Best Berry Breakfast Smoothie It still feels like summer here in Palm Springs although it’s getting a tad cooler at night and early morning – enough to turn off the AC. The pool has chilled down to 72º – too chilly for Bill, but I get in and swim some laps. It’s my favorite exercise. I am not … [Read more…]
Date Scone
Date Scone. Birds are twittering, sitting side by side on the telephone wire in our yard behind the casita. I can feel the slight breeze shifting through the fronds of the palm tree helping their … [Read more…]