Autumn Dinner in the Orchard
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Autumn Dinner in the Orchard

Last Friday, we hosted a charitable dinner party in the orchard for 33 guests. The last dinner we had was before the pandemic and I can honestly say, I am a bit rusty coordinating venues such as this. But by the time the event started, everything is in its place and ready to go. Renting…

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

I first tasted these delicious lemon ricotta pancakes at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica, California many years ago.  These pancakes are so light and lemony that I can literally still taste them in my memory. My desire to make them at home is impetus for purchasing the restaurant’s cookbook, The Summertime Anytime Cookbook…

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

Am I the only one who cannot believe we are half way through September? There is a very slight shift in the weather and it seems to be the beginning of fall temperatures entering the Southwest. The mornings are in the mid-70s but we are still at high 90s to low 100s during the day….

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

Good morning! I am publishing a bit later today because I actually forgot that yesterday was Friday. Have you ever had one of those weeks where the days are blurred together and over scheduled when you have no time for yourself? That is the week I am having and I just don’t like it. But…