When left to my own devices,  I default to my perfect 1 person dinner plan:  I put a 1/2 cup of dry beans in a bowl of water to soak til suppertime.  I truly adore beans and legumes more than most other foods.  I do a quick peek to see if I have a bottle of [Click to Continue Reading...]

  How is it possible that I have never tasted a blondie in my entire life until recently?  I’m starting to wonder if it’s because blondies are illegal in Texas.  I have a hankering that Texans might feel that blondies are inferior versions of brownies without chocolate.  Do I have to tell you that Texans don’t [Click to Continue Reading...]

I’m going on 5 years here in northern California, and I’m gettin’ pretty used to the California lifestyle.  I love how every town has a weekly farmer’s market.  If you miss market day, there’s always a roadside stand that sells local fruit, vegetables, honey, olives and nuts daily.  I love that when the rest of [Click to Continue Reading...]