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The basis for this soup came from a Pinterest post but I changed it significantly, especially by lightening it a lot.  This is a wonderfu...

My son Ian came for Spring break from school in Portland Oregon and since he was leaving before Easter I had a brunch for him before he...

Quinoa Salads are big now and there have been several versions on Pinterest   This is mine.  I like this salad a lot and know I will ha...

An amazing picture painted by my son Ian Anderson.   Click for a larger detailed view.  (It may take a few clicks to bring it up but worth...

 This is my favorite dessert this year.   It is died and gone to heaven good.  I will be making this forever whenever I nee...

  Nutella is definitely my weakness.  It is best I don't have a jar of it around.  This is a good quick cookie bar (made with a cak...

I was planning a bubble party for my grandson Luke while we were in LA last week.  I found a recipe for homemade bubbles from a Pintres...

War Horse Twenty years ago this movie would have won, hands down.  I liked “The Artist” but it didn’t compare to  " War Horse,” i...

This is a wonderful, healthy salad.  I have made it several times and it will be a staple in my cooking.  It is great winter sala...

This is my second George Eliot.  I do like her writing.  I plan to read all her books sometime, but I did like Adam Bede better. ...