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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
