Poor Man’s Tahini Sauce

If you love falafels, but, like me, the price of tahini for the tahini sauce sends you stumbling backwards a few steps in the grocery aisle, you might want to give this recipe a try. It has the essence of tahini sauce, without having to pop out of the store for a...

Composting Fever

Fall my favorite season for composting. The main reason is the curb pickings in my neighborhood are at their zenith this time of year.  Local realtors trying to lure buyers to our part of the county don’t emphasize this amenity (#lostopportunities) but we have...

I Have a Spinning Wheel

My ridiculously thoughtful neighbor pal gave me the most beautiful antique spinning wheel I’ve ever seen. I’m not a spinner–yet–so I really don’t know what I’m doing, but I wanted to show you how pretty she is. The fly wheel seems...

I Have a Rooster, Part 2

In rooster news, I still have a rooster. I posted his availability on Craigslist, but no takers.  Seems roosters aren’t exactly going like hotcakes around here.  (I just wrote hot potatoes, and thought, that’s not right. Bear with me.) I’m not upset...

Cookbook Giveaway: Home Baked

When I was a kid my grandmother’s next door neighbor was a lovely and thoughtful flight attendant who made regular flights to San Francisco, California.  She often brought back with her a special treat for my grandmother: the famous San Francisco sourdough...