My SIL Lori taught me how to make my MIL's pie crust. I don't even really like pie, but this crust is so flaky and perfect. Now, I'm a pie fan.Crust1 C. Flour1/2 Crisco1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 C. cold water Combine flour, Crisco and salt with fork or pastry blender until crumbly. Stir … [Read more...] about Peach Pie
Recipes
Panko-crusted Salmon
I adapted this recipe from one of my favorite food blogs, Simply Recipes. I had the pleasure of meeting Elise, who writes this lovely blog in January 2007 at the Fancy Food Show in SF. She was quite delightful, and she and I exchanged correspondence because at the time I was … [Read more...] about Panko-crusted Salmon
Key Lime Pie
First of all, if you've never been to Joe's Stone Crab in Miami - you must go experience the mouth-watering crab there. I want to fly to Miami JUST to eat it. And after you chow down on crab, order yourself some Key Lime Pie. You won't regret it. And they happen to share the … [Read more...] about Key Lime Pie
California dreamin’
Not planning a Cali vaca, although I wish I were. Instead sharing a recipe for this delicious, summery salad.Thanks to my SIL, Lori for the recipe. Its a fav at our house!California Salad Mixed greensChopped celeryFresh raspberries and blueberries (I didn't use blueberries this … [Read more...] about California dreamin’
Happy.
I just had the best weekend in I can't tell you how long. I spent it exactly how I chose, surrounded by family and friends and had some relaxing time with my husband.Friday night, the Mr. was out-of-town for a concert. I relaxed, read online, watched a little TV and skipped … [Read more...] about Happy.