A must-make recipe: Vegetable tian
When a recipe compels me to run to the store for ingredients and start cooking post haste, it usually involves pasta, cream, …
#100HappyDays: Go, go, gadget green bean
I admit to being a goober. More evidence: I literally squealed when, while watering my garden last week, I noticed my green …
#100HappyDays: Noodle salad
I love an excuse to make macaroni salad. This week it was BBQ-themed Pupus at the airport. “Pupus” is a Hawaiian word …
10 reasons why you should visit the California State Fair, in photos
The aroma of caramel corn wafting through the morning air. Bleating sheep led by 4-H kids in crisp white uniforms. Food booths …
BLT pasta salad with cucumber, broccoli and avocado
Creamy pasta with bacon, tomato, cucumber, broccoli and avocado. Need a go-to summer BBQ salad that’s a cinch to make? Try this …
Project Green Thumbs: Tips, tricks and warnings for growing tomatoes
Want glorious tomatoes like mine? Try these tips and tricks learned from four years of failure. “One tomato. I will now consider …
Desperate times in the pants-fitting department
Since even the sweat pants are a little tight lately, I’ve got to start listening to that bathing suit! “COME ON! Jab, …
The Daily Pixel: Hot, hot, heat
I don’t know about you, but the end of summer has been smokin’ around these parts. Literally, Sacramento decided to challenge its …
Feeling like a summer sausage
Hot, fresh EAA donuts. Who knew donuts went so well with airplanes? Once again summer has arrived, all hot and lovely. And …
Be still my heart: (Insanely) Great grilled artichokes
Grilled artichokes and reduced fat kielbasa. Next time, I shall grill the sausage for much longer–needed more char to it. ‘Tis the …