We love crab season. And buying them fresh from our backyard, Monterey Bay, is extra great. And this year, with the quarantine, we really needed a special at-home treat. We grabbed a couple of largest crabs we could find at the wharf, did a simple boil of water, wine and salt and dove in for…
Turkey Pot Pie in an Au Gratin
@lecreuset has small au gratin bakeware that are just the right size a turkey pot pie for 2. But I make 2 this size so we can each have our own leftovers. Pretty take on what we had in the fridge and freezer. #quarantinecooking Makes 2 pies Pastry 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled, plus more…
THE Madre’s Soft Cream Jumbles
Few remember “the year of the cookie debacle” in which I spent months trying to make a decent sugar cookie. Tears were shed, cookie sheets thrown into a snow bank, Martha Stewart cursed. Finally, I sought out THE Madre who led me step by step through her Soft Cream Jumbles and to success. The secret:…
Then I Saw Her Face
Then saw her face
now I’m a believer
Not a trace of doubt in my mind
I’m in love
In Sync
We have been through a lot of late. But here they are.
Touch of Grey
Grey vireo holds a wisp of moss … or is that one of my grey hairs?
Rough winds do shake
… the darling buds of May. Sonnet 18 is easily the one of the most recognizable Shakespearean sonnets. And it danced through my head as I walked the dog in the neighborhood today. May has been exceptionally windy, and the little dog stopped to stand faced into the blow from the bay, eyes shut tight….
Harvest 1
First head of the season. It may not be pretty, but it’s organic! #cabbage #communitygarden #gardentherapy https://www.instagram.com/p/B36HGCAlVJ8/?igshid=1k6od7332avm4
Relaxing with Lily
#perks of #petsitting Relaxing with Lily https://www.instagram.com/p/B3h3FsHl5cl/?igshid=1czyece0vjncu
And then there’s my Meat Sauce, Again.
Tossed together a little meat sauce tonight. My homegrown basil was the perfect topper. #homecooking #icancooktoo #yum https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Dy7aMnwLK/?igshid=1ff24ophfcrz7
Bright Spots
Thank goodness for surf scoters.