For any of you who have ever travelled to the Caribbean, you will have seen these rum cakes made by the Tortuga Rum Cake Company. You can even visit their store in Nassau and do a little taste testing. The first time I tried them, I knew instantly I had tried this cake before. Continue reading
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Changes in attitude…
I took off for a weekend last month…
On the wall of our trailer, we have the GPS coordinates to two special places. One is a beach Continue reading
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Raindrops on Roses… & Cooking Spray
Every once in a while I run across something that is the perfect version of itself. These are my favorite things, and I’d like to share them with you. This week’s edition: Continue reading
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Bountiful
I’ve lost count of how many garden swaps we have had. Over 20, now. Each one better than the last. This most recent one, hosted by George & Sherri was one of the most bountiful yet. So many beautiful Continue reading
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My Secret Weapon
My secret weapon only has 4 ingredients (which I always have on hand), can be both sweet or savory, takes minutes to make, and always makes a huge impression. What is it? Continue reading
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Belly
Do you ever wander through the grocery store in search of unique finds? Is the grocery store an adventure for you? Do you get excited by the idea of an ethnically diverse inventory? Call me crazy, but I do. So you can imagine my delight when Continue reading
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Superbloom Surprise!
Negative: We spent all winter dredging through squishy, muddy grass. Our concrete began to grow moss, it was so wet.
Positive: The draught is apparently over (for most of CA at least), and we have a SUPERBLOOM! Continue reading
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Any Given Sunday
It’s Sunday afternoon. The weather is perfect. The smell of campfire smoke wafts through the air. There is a wine bar set up on the counter. Every smiling person that walks through the door offers a hug & a new treat to share… Continue reading
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Sharable Moments: March 2017
No Foolin’! Spring finally sprang up at our house. The rain (largely) stopped, and the sun finally came out. Alex and I finally got a chance to get outdoors & enjoy sunny SoCal! Continue reading
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mojo cubano
One of our very best friends is Cuban. Her Texan turned Californian husband occasionally transports her to the homeland at dinner time. Fortunate for us, we get to come along for the ride. Our last trip to “Cuba” Continue reading
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