Lemons and Anchovies

Spinach & Roasted Beet Salad with Berry-Balsamic Vinaigrette

lemonsandanchovies — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:10:59 +0000

I hope you all had a fabulous Father’s Day weekend. Did you fire up the grill for burgers and barbecue? Or did you visit dad’s favorite restaurant and participate in his favorite activities? My family drove up to Yountville and St. Helena Saturday for brunch and much-enjoyed quality time with my husband, my parents, [...]

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Cherry-Almond Cake

lemonsandanchovies — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:46:47 +0000

I parked myself on a bistro table and enjoyed a leisurely lunch of a salad, a baguette and an iced tea. I was so happy to be seated outside the European bakery in Santana Row on a gorgeous sunny day like today as I toggled my attention between my Kindle and the people walking [...]

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Crab & Arugula Salad with Avocado-Lime Dressing

lemonsandanchovies — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:33:38 +0000

I can’t remember ever craving crab. I’ve eaten it all my life. I even remember eating talangka (ta-lang-kah), tiny shore crab–whose bodies don’t get much bigger than a silver dollar–during my short time in the Philippines. If I remember correctly, they’re prized not for their meat but for their fat. Crab fat is a [...]

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Chocolate Cherry Almond Biscotti

lemonsandanchovies — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:16:17 +0000

My larder is at its fullest on Sundays. Besides the staples–apples, yogurt, bread, salad greens, vegetables–I also stock up on menu-specific items and seasonal fruit. Lately my grocery bags have been a little heavier from the blueberries, strawberries and cherries I’ve been picking up each week, hoping to be able to bake scones, a [...]

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Prosciutto, Brie & Jalapeño-Tangerine Jam Crostini

lemonsandanchovies — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:01:46 +0000

My diet seems to always go off-kilter after a vacation. I have a hard time getting back to my normal routine and instead continue to indulge my cravings with little to no regard for balance even after I’ve shaken the travel dust–or in this case the beach sand–off my feet. Since returning from Mexico [...]

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A Trip to Los Cabos, Mexico (and Mango, Jicama & Corn Salad)

lemonsandanchovies — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:21:15 +0000

My first real trip (and last) to Mexico was in 2006. After celebrating the wedding of good friends in Ireland, my husband and I flew home and stayed just long enough, about 36 hours, to unpack, do the laundry, pack again and take off for warmer weather. We reconnected with our just-married friends south [...]

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Coconut Lime Bars

lemonsandanchovies — Tue, 28 May 2013 01:08:13 +0000

It’s been 48 hours since my return from Los Cabos, Mexico. I spent a week lounging, reading, watching the waves and (occasionally) drinking a frozen margarita poolside on the south end of Baja California. Between swimming and reading I took pictures, lots of pictures. As usual, organizing them is the part that takes time [...]

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Sautéed Baby Artichokes

lemonsandanchovies — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:05:32 +0000

Fueled by a burst of summertime energy, I’ve been feeling quite productive at home and work and was looking forward to clearing many more items from my to-do list this week. But plans changed abruptly Saturday morning and I have to say that it was for the better. We decided to join [...]

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Stir-Fried Noodles with Kale and Cabbage

lemonsandanchovies — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:10:52 +0000

I mentioned on a recent post that my Kindle reader has been practically attached to my left hand for the last two weeks. If not in my hand, it’s been conveniently in my bag, ready to be pulled out at the first break in activity. I’ve loved books since I was a child and [...]

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Strawberry-Peach Frozen Yogurt

lemonsandanchovies — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:58:55 +0000

I’m breathing a huge sigh of relief tonight. After a few months of one problem after another on the back-end of this blog, everything is getting back to normal and L&A even got a makeover! Do you like it? The home page has the image gallery layout that I’ve always really liked and the [...]

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