{make this} Blackberry Scones from Big Sur Bakery
I have experimented with a lot of scone recipes, and the results are in: this one from the Big Sur Bakery Cookbook is the best, hands down. Big Sur Bakery is one of my happy...
Author: Karen
{travel tips} 21 Fabulous and Unique Things to Do and Eat in Paris
Today is Bastille Day, so I thought this seemed like an appropriate time to offer my top recommendations for Paris. Paris can be overwhelming, but after several visits I have distilled this list down...
{recipe} Hot Cauliflower & White Cheddar Dip with Chili Garlic Toasts
I am a huge fan of that old-fashioned hot artichoke dip that you make with equal parts mayonnaise and parmesan cheese – you know the one – you eat it even though it is...
{recipe} Easy, Cheesy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Several people have asked me for this recipe, and in the past I have demurred, because I didn’t want them to know my secret: that it’s so easy and requires essentially no cooking skills....
{photojournal} America the Beautiful – Favorite Photos of the USA
Since it’s the 4th of July, I thought I’d share some of my favorite photos of different parts of America. We have some stunning, interesting, and unique spots in the USA! Happy 4th of...
{recipe} Corn on the Cob with Chipotle Lime Butter
The corn we’ve been getting here in Northern California has been so good that yesterday my husband asked if, during corn season, it would be OK to have corn every night. I’m heading off to Colorado...
{recipe} Sazerac Cocktail
The Sazerac is a traditional New Orleans cocktail, and it’s a doozy. Strong and sweet; I can only drink one. But boy, do I enjoy that one. To make a proper Sazerac cocktail, you...
{recipe + recycling} Compost Bucket Berry Crisp: The Best Berry Crisp Starts with the Leftover Dregs of Another Crisp
What do you do when you have a bit of soggy, leftover fruit crisp or cobbler, but need to bring a new fruit crisp to a party? Why, you mix it all together and get a...
{recipe} Pea and Parmesan Souffle
Savory souffles as a side dish? Yes! Despite rumors to the contrary, souffles are deceptively easy to make, and can make any dinner seem like a special occasion. Try it and you’ll see there’s...
{friday favorites list} Things I’m Loving Right This Minute
These are some of the things I’m currently enamored with. Reminiscing about a recent trip to Pescadero, which involved warm artichoke bread and cuddling baby goats Instacart grocery delivery service This incredibly intricate bowl carved from a...
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