The past couple of weeks I have been fighting a cold/ allergies (still not certain which), and consequently it has been quiet in the kitchen except for the pot of chicken soup which has seen me through these past days. There is definitely something magical about that homey brew which seems to be the sole…
Pumpkin Bread, Revisited
Recently, I baked my favorite pumpkin bread. I first posted this recipe in October of 2010. This delicious autumnal bread resonant with those familiar spices found in a slice of pumpkin pie symbolizes to me the arrival of fall. Finding myself this year on the opposite coast experiencing a completely different climate and…
Another Day, Another Rental…But Still Cooking!
Last week we moved out of the cute little rental apartment we have been in for the past six and a half weeks. When we moved in there from the hotel we knew we would be moving out in mid- September because of a previous booking. We were fortunate to have found it,…
Yom Kippur Eve Dinner for Two
A couple nights ago was Yom Kippur Eve on the Jewish calendar. Yom Kippur literally means “Day of Atonement." It is traditionally a day devoted to repenting and reflecting on one’s sins committed in the past year. Yom Kippur marks the end of the 10 day period that begins with the Jewish New Year on…
Eastward Bound – Gotta Empty The Pantry!
Right now, we’re back east to attend my cousin’s son’s wedding in Pennsylvania. Incredibly, we have been in San Luis Obispo for just about 2 months now. We have gone from living a month in the hotel to a month in the apartment we are now renting. The owner of our rental has graciously given…
1-2-3…It’s So Elementary
It has been a couple of weeks now that I have had a kitchen in which to putter around. With so many wonderful restaurants and cafes nearby we definitely still do our share of eating out, but it is nice to be able to eat in when we want to. Although the kitchenette is tiny…
Breakfast At Sally Loo’s
A few days ago, we awoke to another remarkable day here in San Luis Obispo. We still haven’t gotten used to the fact that since we arrived back on July 5 we have encountered sun drenched days accented with baby blue skies and gentle breezes daily. We took a walk from our rental to the…
Scramblin’ Eggs in a Kitchen Again!
Last Tuesday morning I woke up a happy girl! As you know I have been kvetching (translation for those who need it…incessant complaining), about staying in the hotel for a month without access to a kitchen. A few weeks ago my frustration led me to search online for a small vacation rental since our house…
Happy 3rd Anniversary To Dinner At Sheila’s
A few days ago Dinner at Sheila’s marked its 3rd anniversary, and as impossible as it is for me to believe it, the day slipped by without my realizing it. As we are approaching a full month here at the hotel in SLO while awaiting the completion of our new home normalcy is a descriptive…
Farmers Markets For All Seasons
On a recent Saturday morning I looked out the window of our hotel room to see that much of the parking lot had been converted to a large bustling farmers market, one of the many weekly markets in and around San Luis Obispo. After breakfast I headed out to see what they had to offer….