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Musings of a lawyer turned domestic dilettante.

Recipe roulette: grill poached salmon with tomatillo and Anaheim chili “pesto”

I play a game with my husband sometimes, only he doesn’t know I’m playing it. When I send him off to the market to pick up something for dinner and he asks me what I want him to buy, I usually just...

May 2, 2013 Like

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Embroidery Excitement: Baby Baskets

The latest acquisition to my closet of a craft room is a Brother Embroidery Machine. It’s a starter machine that allows me to embroider anything 4×4″ or less, but I can make magic happen in 4...

Apr 12, 2013 Like

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Hiatus

Thank you all so much for your wonderful and encouraging comments over the last few years since I’ve experimented with throwing my random thoughts, recipes, and projects out there into the world. I...

Feb 26, 2013 Like

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Baby’s Gift to Big Brother: Latches Board

Another project from: A couple of months ago, I was feeling a little guilty about having another child — for my son’s sake. His near first two years of life was perfect: mom and dad all to himself,...

Sep 13, 2012 Like

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Bright and cheery: Elliott’s Nursery

You may recall this post where I revealed my mood board for Kidney Bean’s nursery. Well, Kidney Bean turned into my daughter Elliott Marlene, who is a month old today, but this mood board was not...

Sep 1, 2012 Like

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Down the Hatch: Salmon with Hatch Chile Sauce

Late August brings Hatch chiles to the markets. From New Mexico, these beauties resemble Anaheim chiles but are much more flavorful, with hints of apple and a smokey quality that make them perfect...

Aug 31, 2012 Like

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New baby new carrier: Easy peasy Ring Sling

Another project from:So you may have noticed my little hiatus. No biggie, I just took a short break to give birth to our daughter, Elliott. Born last week, she’s perfect, and already adjusting well...

Aug 11, 2012 Like

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Feels like summer: Strawberry Rhubarb Mini Pies

Nothing says “Summer’s Here” like some pie. Even better when it’s ala mode. And even more betterer when you get your own individual mini pie all to yourself. Slices are for those who share. We pie...

Jun 27, 2012 Like

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Light and fast: poached salmon with avocado sauce and quinoa tabbouleh

Late Spring cooking should be fresh and easy. With all of the wonderful fruits and veggies making their way into the markets, there’s plenty of reasons to put a quick and delicious meal on the...

Jun 13, 2012 Like

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Summer BBQ: Blueberry Peach Cobbler

We finally recovered from our move and are now settled into our new home. No longer do we reside in our Pasadena home on top of the hill, a home I’ll miss very much, especially our spectacular Rose...

Jun 7, 2012 Like

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Babymoon Bliss: The Big Island

Last month Griffin, Big N, and I traveled to the Big Island to enjoy our last trip as a family of three (point five) and our last “babymoon” before Kidney Bean arrives and grounds us for a while....

May 22, 2012 Like

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35: Oh Dear

So, 2012 minus 1977 equals 35. How depressing. Yup… My husband asked me this morning if I’m where I thought I’d be by 35. I had to think about it. The answer is yes, and well, no. No because when I...

May 11, 2012 Like

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Inspiration: Kidney Bean’s Nursery

I know, I know. I’ve been away far too long. We were away for our last “baby moon” on a trip to the Big Island (more on that to come). Since we’ve been home my life has been consumed by escrow and...

May 11, 2012 Like

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Birthday Brunch: Parisian Style

Sunday was my dear ‘ole dad’s 64th birthday and we celebrated with a low key brunch. Brunch has to be my favorite meal (because really it allows you to gorge on breakfast and pretend you’re still...

Apr 12, 2012 Like

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Simplified for Spring: Favorite Skin and Makeup Products

For me Spring is about keeping it nice and simple. I’m a product queen (and spend way too much of my disposable income on the latest and greatest products I read about in some magazine). But with a...

Apr 7, 2012 Like

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Passover (and Gluten Free) birthday cake: Flourless Chocolate Torte

Just because your birthday falls during Passover shouldn’t mean you’re deprived of a celebratory cake. I make a birthday cake for my father every year but this year his birthday landed in the...

Apr 6, 2012 Like

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Breakfast of Champions: 1 minute flaxseed muffin

Credit for this one goes to my father-in-law and his lovely wife, who live in Oregon and enjoy a very healthy and active lifestyle. Before Fin’s Grampaw’s most recent visit he emailed me to ask me...

Mar 29, 2012 Like

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Strawberries in season: Greek yogurt and vanilla bean panna cotta with strawberry mousse

It’s strawberry season in California! Oh boy. I recently subscribed to an organic produce delivery service, Farm Fresh to You. Every other week I receive a box of organic fruits and vegetables from...

Mar 18, 2012 Like

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Green and Proud: The Green Shake

This St. Patrick’s Day, why not go green on the inside and out? Now that I’m pregnant, I need my greens. I created this concoction so I can get all of my nutrients in one goopy fell swoop. My green...

Mar 16, 2012 Like

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Deli Favorite: Black and White Cookies

This Jew loves dining at a great deli. My absolute favorite is Brent’s in my hometown of the San Fernando Valley (you caught me, I’m a Valley Girl) but also high on my list are Langer’s, which...

Mar 10, 2012 Like

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Roast Beast: An Evening at the Wildlife Waystation

Tonight I had the privilege of attending a celebratory dinner for Big N’s company at the Wildlife Waystation in the mountains of the Angeles National Forrest. What a magical evening it was. The...

Mar 7, 2012 Like

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Twice as Sweet: Reversible Baby Girl Dresses

Another project from: For the last several months we’ve been on a girl kick in my circle of friends. My friend H adopted her baby girl just a few months ago. This week my dear friend from law...

Feb 12, 2012 Like

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Duck converts: Cassoulet with sous vide duck confit

Cheval Blanc is one of our favorite Pasadena French restaurants (it’s named after the famous and pricey French wine). Every time we order a bottle of wine just to be paid a visit by the sommelier,...

Feb 9, 2012 Like

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New York style Brunch: fresh baked bagels

A good friend of mine is moving to New York City next week. That got me thinking about what he’ll be giving up by leaving sunny SoCal and what he’ll be gaining by joining the ranks of the chic New...

Jan 31, 2012 Like

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Healthier Indian Food: Saag Paneer

I have a weak spot for Indian food and make Big N take me to one of our favorite local places (here and here) about once a week. It’s the spices that I can’t get enough of. That, and the fact that...

Jan 24, 2012 Like

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More unfriendly pregnancy foods: Gravlax

Now that I’m in full pregnancy swing, of course I’m craving all of the foods I’m not supposed to have: sushi, sausages, anything fried, and gooey unpasteurized cheeses. I’m not sure if they’re...

Jan 16, 2012 Like

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Round 2: Spicy Pickled Carrots and other cliches

It occurred to me that I’ve neglected to catch you up, dear readers, on my goings on. I forgot to mention that a few months ago, as the last requirement to finish my culinary program, I began...

Jan 10, 2012 Like

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Redondo Beach Fish Market: Fresh Clams

Taking advantage of this fine winter 80 degree weather we’ve been enjoying in LA, Big N, Griffin, and I took a fieldtrip down to the Redondo Beach Pier. I’ve never been before. Griffin loved...

Jan 5, 2012 Like

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Memories of Montalcino: Wild Boar Ragu with Fresh Pappardelle

While pregnant with Fin, Big N took me on a “babymoon” to Italy. We started in Florence and travelled north in our Fiat Panda, stopping in Parma, Bologna, Milan, and ending in the breathtaking Lake...

Dec 27, 2011 Like

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Recipe roulette: grill poached salmon with tomatillo and Anaheim chili “pesto”

Embroidery Excitement: Baby Baskets

Hiatus

Baby’s Gift to Big Brother: Latches Board

Bright and cheery: Elliott’s Nursery

Down the Hatch: Salmon with Hatch Chile Sauce

New baby new carrier: Easy peasy Ring Sling

Feels like summer: Strawberry Rhubarb Mini Pies

Light and fast: poached salmon with avocado sauce and quinoa tabbouleh

Summer BBQ: Blueberry Peach Cobbler

Babymoon Bliss: The Big Island

35: Oh Dear

Inspiration: Kidney Bean’s Nursery

Birthday Brunch: Parisian Style

Simplified for Spring: Favorite Skin and Makeup Products

Passover (and Gluten Free) birthday cake: Flourless Chocolate Torte

Breakfast of Champions: 1 minute flaxseed muffin

Strawberries in season: Greek yogurt and vanilla bean panna cotta with strawberry mousse

Green and Proud: The Green Shake

Deli Favorite: Black and White Cookies

Roast Beast: An Evening at the Wildlife Waystation

Twice as Sweet: Reversible Baby Girl Dresses

Duck converts: Cassoulet with sous vide duck confit

New York style Brunch: fresh baked bagels

Healthier Indian Food: Saag Paneer

More unfriendly pregnancy foods: Gravlax

Round 2: Spicy Pickled Carrots and other cliches

Redondo Beach Fish Market: Fresh Clams

Memories of Montalcino: Wild Boar Ragu with Fresh Pappardelle

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