Monthly Archives: February 2015

Potatoes Gratin

This gratin is one of my favorite special occasion side dishes – thinly sliced russet potatoes, arranged in layers, dotted with butter, smeared with minced garlic, and sprinkled with salt and pepper. It’s baked in the oven until the potatoes … Continue reading

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Love isn’t fat free!

My Valentine to Tina

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

To my dear Joe, on the occasion of our 21st Valentine’s Day! xo

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Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

Traditionally, Valentine’s Day is a chocolate holiday – truffles, Hershey’s Kisses, heart shaped boxes of decadence. I decided to buck the trend and go the vanilla route. These cupcakes are so tender and moist – you won’t miss chocolate at all! 

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A Girl and Her Dog

Another negative from our family photo collection from the early 1950s. I chose it because I thought it was a wonderful portrait of my father’s youngest sister, Ann Marie and his faithful dog, Teddy. Unlike the others, this particular negative … Continue reading

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Overpass Party

Back in the 1980s, I went to art school, and I along with all of the other illustration majors were required to take a minor course in photography. We had to shoot the photos as well as process the negatives … Continue reading

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Lemon Yogurt Cake

Three things made me happy this week – I finished a project way ahead of time, Harper Lee is publishing a new book, and this lemon cake – not necessarily in that order. This cake is full of lemony goodness, … Continue reading

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