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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

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by Nancy on October 9, 2012

A few months ago you might remember I was invited by Dole Salads to tour the Dole salad fields up in Monterrey, CA. I love these trips not only because I have the opportunity to ...

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Chile Cheese Casserole

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by Nancy on October 2, 2012

Much and all as I’m happy that “fall” has arrived I am not so happy about the “madness” that accompanies it… and no, I am not talking about football! No, I am talking about the ...

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Lemon and Oregano Potatoes

Lemon and Oregano Potatoes by A Communal Table

by Nancy on September 17, 2012

You  might be wondering why on earth I am posting something as basic as these potatoes.  After all, these are pretty  standard fare, and just about everyone has there own version,  so why?  Well, these ...

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Grape Olive Oil Cake

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by Nancy on September 10, 2012

My baby is back!!!!! Unfortunately ( or not, depending on how you look at it…) I am not talking about my first born but about… “ahem” my laptop. It’s been almost a week and we ...

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Well, the “big one” is almost here… and no, I don’t mean the “big one” in terms of an  earthquake (I hope  No,  I’m talking about the last big grilling holiday – Labor Day! All ...

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Browned Butter Cornbread Recipe

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by Nancy on August 27, 2012

“Necessity is the mother of invention”. And sometimes, accidents are too. Because it is solely by accident that this cornbread recipe came about. The other night I decided to make a quick skillet cornbread to ...

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Creme Fraiche Sorbet

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by Nancy on July 27, 2012

I know I’ve been going ON and ON about summer fruit – it truly is one of the things I love most about summer – the sheer variety of fruits available is pretty amazing and ...

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Having a child away at college is a bittersweet experience for a parent. So in early May  I found myself counting down the days until my oldest came home – if  you remember when you ...

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Plum Bites with Goat Cheese and Pistachios

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by Nancy on July 20, 2012

There’s a lot to love about summer… longer lazy days spent at the beach or the pool, vacations  and of course, summer fruit. Stores and stands are positively overflowing with piles of peaches, plums and ...

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