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    Coronavirus Victory Garden 2020-Part 2

    Where we are after 6 weeks of Corona Virus Victory Gardening.

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    Coronavirus Victory Garden 2020

    Building a vegetable garden in the time of Coronavirus. Or, how I am staying sane during these crazy times.

  • Beet and Avocado Salad
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    Beet Salad with Avocado and Grapefruit-Thyme Vinaigrette plus our Summer Garden 2015

    Beet Salad with Avocado and Grapefruit-Thyme Vinaigrette

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    How to Lose the Lawn and Create a Water-Wise Front Yard

    How to Lose the Lawn and Create a Water-Wise Front Yard

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    California Caprese-Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, and Avocado

    California Caprese-Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil and Avocado

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    Summer Garden 2014-What’s Growing?

    Formerchef.com Garden 2014-What's growing?

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    Summer Garden 2013- What’s Growing?

    I’ve decided to keep it small and simple this year for our summer garden and we’re only using the two smaller raised beds we have. There’s more space available for gardening, just no space in my life right now for…

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    Summer Garden 2012

    I seriously debated whether or not I wanted to spend the time, effort and money to do a garden this year. In the past we’ve built raised beds, I tracked every expense to see if it’s worth it, and last…

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Dinner at home, Yellowtail/Hamachi two ways. Crudo Dinner at home, Yellowtail/Hamachi two ways. Crudo with cucumber, lemon juice, coriander seed, sesame oil, and sweet soy sauce. Grilled with avocado, lemon juice, fresh herbs and pink and green peppercorns.
Fish freshly caught by our friend @elnomad1 This was some of the best yellowtail I've ever had!
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#hamachi #yellowtail #cooking #cookingathome #crudo
Happy Holidays! Tonight's birthday/Xmas Eve cake i Happy Holidays! Tonight's birthday/Xmas Eve cake is a Chocolate sour cream cake with cream cheese frosting and homemade toffee!
#chocolate #chocolatecake #toffee #desserts #christmas #holiday
California Nicoise style salad (subbed avocado for California Nicoise style salad (subbed avocado for potatoes) with a Dijon mustard vinaigrette. 
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#salad #healtyfood #pescatarian  #formerchef #weightwatchers #3points
Every year like clockwork. Pumpkin Chiffon Pie=Tha Every year like clockwork. Pumpkin Chiffon Pie=Thanksgiving for me. 
The recipe and the story behind this pie lives on the blog. Link in profile.
Today I made fresh roasted tomato soup with the la Today I made fresh roasted tomato soup with the last of the tomatoes from my garden!
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#tomatosoup #grilledcheese #vegetarian #vegan
Dinner; double thick pork chops topped with a fres Dinner; double thick pork chops topped with a fresh tomato sauce made with onions, garlic, green chili and capers. Served with brown rice and roasted asparagus. 

#dinner #porkchops #tomatoes #pork #formerchef
Want an easy and healthy week night meal? Try maki Want an easy and healthy week night meal? Try making wonton soup. Use frozen wontons, lots of vegetables (carrots, cabbage,  bok choy, zucchini,  whateveryou have), fresh ginger, homemade (or boxed/canned) chicken stock, and chili oil. Delicious and satisfying!
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Going to the Hollywood Bowl and made my own "picni Going to the Hollywood Bowl and made my own "picnic boxes". Seared wild salmon, brown rice and bean salad, asparagus,  tzatziki, roasted vegetables,  tomatoes and feta.
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