Category Archives: posts with photos

Key word: Chocolate or Cheesecake?

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Zahara

Or maybe it’s “horses”.  I like that I can post in a not-so-regular fashion, mention chocolate and cheesecake, and get a bunch of hits.  Kids, don’t try this at home. From now on I’m gonna mention those three magic words … Continue reading →

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On chocolate and cheese and rolling around in the grass

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Zahara

Tomorrow is Chantal’s birthday, so naturally I had to leave the house early this morning and buy some chocolate for the cheesecake, I mean the “Luscious Chocolate Cheesecake”, that is in the oven as we speak.  Yes, you can be … Continue reading →

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Beware The Cake Personality Test

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Zahara

Whaddya think, peeps?  Is it safe?  I have recently received comments from 2 people who suggested I take The Cake Personality Test.  Excuse me? I’m suspicious.  I clicked on the blog address of the commenters and both of them had … Continue reading →

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hello, goodbye, crazy quilt

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Zahara

My mom is still here.  She has cleaned every inch of the house, except the garage.  She’s saving that for last.  I am so lucky to have a full-time housekeeper and cook.  She’s going back to Maine next week.  Tomorrow is her … Continue reading →

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meatloaf and mashed potatoes and moms

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Zahara

How can you be annoyed by a person who makes dinner for you and does dishes and tidies up little neglected corners of your home and convinces the teenager to apologize to his mad mother after he doesn’t show up when he says … Continue reading →

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My mom is coming and my head didn’t explode and look at this cute dog.

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Zahara

Huge picture of a small dog.  They call him “Spec”, his official name is “The Inspector”.  He has a sister.  They’re Pomeranians with bad haircuts.  I hung out with Spec and his sister this past weekend. %%%%%%%%%#############************@@@@@@@@@  This week I … Continue reading →

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after the rain

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Zahara

Took a million pictures this weekend with my happy new birthday camera.  Love this one. It rained and drizzled and was gray outside ’til Sunday afternoon when the colors returned. Happy Monday,  friends!

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Crunchy, salty, sweet and peachy.

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Zahara

January 20th is National Buttercrunch Day.  Buttercrunch is American toffee, toffee coated with chocolate and almonds, so sayeth his Google-ness.  Not to be confused, lest you irritate an Englishman, with English toffee.  Go here for a detailed explanation: http://www.thenibble.com/reviews/main/candy/toffee/toffee-information2.asp Because he is a very … Continue reading →

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cream of the crop and mother’s coffee cake

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Zahara

Some pictures I like. Super Hoolie, Mendocino   Jewish Coffee Cake, from my mother’s recipe box.  This recipe is really easy and delicious. Cream 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup soft butter.  Add 2 eggs, 1 cup sour cream, 1 … Continue reading →

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Less talk, more walk: Pierce Point, part three

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Zahara

So, to recap: blue skies, big wind, ear ache, turn around, touch the ground, get out of town. Return, see coyote, admire horse.  Buckle your seatbelts, earthlings.   The road passes right through the middle of a ranch.  Ten-Mile Beach over one shoulder…. Tomales … Continue reading →

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