The BEST Salmon — and it’s quick and easy
This is the BEST salmon recipe, and it is quick AND easy AND virtually fool-proof. I know it is fool-proof, because I’ve ruined many a beautiful pieces of salmon. I…
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Laura
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Laura is a wife, mom of two, and dog-owner. She loves to eat, drink wine, travel, read and walk. After college (Vanderbilt University) and law school (University of Texas), she practiced law in California until the birth of her children, when she discovered it was more fun to play with a baby than to write a brief.
Terrific Book: “All the Broken Places”
I loved John Boyne’s novel All the Broken Places. What are you looking for in your next can’t-put-it-down book? Interesting multi-layered characters? Great plot? Family drama? Glimpse into history? Pick up All…
Huli Huli Chicken — Mahalo for Delicious Grilled Chicken
Huli Huli chicken — a popular Hawaiian dish — is our go-to for grilled chicken. It is delicious and grills up beautifully. I first ate this delicious chicken on a…
HOSTAS: the lazy gal’s gardening secret
Hostas are showy, dramatic, tenacious and dependable — truly a lazy gardener’s best secret weapon.
The Measure of Friendship: the welcome desk lady at City Hall, and my dad
You might have read previous blog posts about the remarkable acts of friendship that came my way the year my dad died. This one might seem like a strange choice:…
Our Favorites: Pajamas
End of the day. Hot bath. Clean, comfy pajamas. Cool pillow under my head. Ahhhhhh. My favorite pajamas were given to me by my girl Kalisa, and I’ve since ordered…
Hamburger Inn aka Hamburger Heaven
Hamburger Inn is the hamburger experience you’ve been dreaming about: a perfectly cooked fried onion burger in a charming diner that has been serving it up since the 1930s. Follow…
White Hair Journey
The last time I colored my hair was February 20, 2020, the week before Covid shut down the world. Little did I know I was starting my white hair journey.…
The Measure of Friendship: Church Ladies (and they’re nothing like Dana Carvey)
The year my father died, I learned about friendship. You might have seen my earlier posts about the extraordinary acts of friendship that came my way during a really crappy…
Pollo Guisado: Yummy flavorful chicken
Pollo Guisado chicken stew has origins claimed by various locales, including Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Mexico, and El Salvador. It seems to vary according to the country claiming…