Seasonal Eating

The Perfect Meal Compliment Recipe by Robin Years ago a frugal friend turned me on to Santa Cruz’s El Palomar Taco bar, where we ate an as...

Sizzlin' Goodness Recipe by Robin and Bruce One thing I’ll say for the Pandemic, it’s given us virtual ways to show up and do just a...

Recipe by Robin You say teatime, I say scones. Tea with scones is the perfect pick-me-up combination: slightly sweet, lightly fruity, and ...

by Robin The Black Hat Tea must go on, even during Pandemic times! Created by my friend Rox and scheduled in mid-October, it’s our annual ...

Recipe inspired by Moosewood Late summer begins the parade of peppers at northern California farmers’ markets. All colors and shapes aboun...

Retro Salad Still Popular at Potlucks Recipe by Robin Childhood memories are slippery. What one person remembers about someone else can be...

Recipe adapted from Angela’s About 25 years ago, my friend Angela surprised me with a gorgeous strawberry whipped cream cake on my birthda...

Soup for Springtime, or Anytime Recipe by Robin It’s early June but it’s been pretty chilly for Santa Cruz. I’m NOT complaining! In fact, ...

Recipe by Robin I love dairy products, but they don’t always love me. After replacing cow’s milk with almond and oat milk, I’m taking it t...

Recipe Inspired by PPFA  Cookbook Receiving 4 lbs. of carrots in 2 weeks inspired me to peruse The Carrot Cookbook , a mini volume publish...