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07/19/13
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Slow-and-Low, Dry-Rubbed, Oven Chicken & A Greek Salad

THURSDAY Slow and Low Dry Rubbed Chicken  |  Greek Salad Before getting into our dinner, I just want to thank all of you for your kind words, either here on the site or via email, regarding our loss of Duke yesterday.  Those notes and the several e-cards I received were a bright spot at such a Continue reading → «Slow-and-Low, Dry-Rubbed, Oven Chicken & A Greek Salad»

07/16/13
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Gazpacho & Ahi Tuna Salad Sandwiches

MONDAY Gazpacho  |  Tuna Salad Sandwiches   “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.”  ~ Mark Twain   I know it is summer out there…somewhere.  I hear from friends back in New York City about the heat and humidity and, after living for several years in Dallas, Texas, I cannot Continue reading → «Gazpacho & Ahi Tuna Salad Sandwiches»

06/24/13
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Prosciutto-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Pan Sauce

SUNDAY Prosciutto-Stuffed Chicken Breasts  |  Mushroom Pan Sauce  |  Tabbouleh After all of the activity of last week, today was, finally…quiet.  Not a single alarm clock was set.  Michael was the first to awaken and, shortly after he made his way downstairs, the children and I followed, drawn to the kitchen by the aroma of Continue reading → «Prosciutto-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Pan Sauce»

06/8/13
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Grilled Burgers & A Creamy Cucumber-Grilled Potato Salad

FRIDAY Burgers on the Grill  |  Sweet & Spicy Ketchup  |  Creamy Cucumber & Grilled Potato Salad Someone heard me yesterday and turned the heat up a bit.  Morning fog gave way to brilliant sunshine fairly early today and we hit a high temperature of 80°F.  Our French doors were open all day letting in Continue reading → «Grilled Burgers & A Creamy Cucumber-Grilled Potato Salad»

05/4/13
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Grilled Lamb Burgers & Yogurt-Cilantro Sauce

FRIDAY Spiced Lamb Burgers on the Grill  |  Yogurt-Cilantro Sauce  |  Chilled Cucumber Chips   The heat, which descended upon the Bay area this week, finally began to subside yesterday evening as soft, cool breezes returned accompanied by a layer of fog pouring over the Golden Gate Bridge…just in time for the yacht club’s Friday Continue reading → «Grilled Lamb Burgers & Yogurt-Cilantro Sauce»

04/2/13
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Steak Salad & Roasted Strawberry Skillet Cake

TUESDAY Steak Salad with Horseradish Dressing  |  Roasted Strawberry Buttermilk Cake   OK…I am tired…REALLY tired!  Yesterday, I woke up to the alarm after only 3½ hours of sleep and I tackled the day like a machine.  Last night, I slept 9 hours and I can barely function today…what is up with that?  I spent Continue reading → «Steak Salad & Roasted Strawberry Skillet Cake»