I made these a few days ago and they are really good. Not light and fluffy like the scones we’re all used to, but rather heavy and dense. Apparently, this is more like an English scone. Still, do not be deterred. These have a lovely layer of flavors and are very tasty with hot tea…
Category: Family
5-Star Honey-Sweetened Oatmeal Banana Muffins
1/2 cup coconut oil 2 eggs 1 cup mashed bananas (3 or 4 medium-sized bananas) 1/2 warmed honey 1/4 cup yogurt 1 teaspoon soda 1 cup unbleached whole wheat flour 1/2 cup ground flaxseed meal 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup chopped peanuts Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease 18 muffin…
Today with Luna
This is a short blog tonight. Granddaughter Luna was here for most of the day and I’m beat. Of course, I had a wonderful time having her here. There is nothing like her sweet face to make me feel completely happy. Here are some pictures to chronicle our day together: Luna with Grandpa Heading…
Honey-Sweetened Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
Ray made homemade frozen strawberry yogurt today and it was delicious. I thought I would share the recipe. He used whole milk yogurt to make it richer and to make sure that the frozen yogurt would have a creamier texture. We have one of those electric ice cream makers and he simply put all the…
Honey-Sweetened Zucchini Ginger Cupcakes
I made these today using half a gigantic zucchini that Liz’s boyfriend, Ron, grew in his garden. These cupcakes are tasty and nutritious and you would never know from the taste that there are 2 cups of zucchini in the recipe. A great way to get a serving of vegetables! Happy 4th of July weekend….
Back in LA
We are home after stopping in Pasadena to see baby Luna – hooray! – and also all three daughters, one son-in-law and Liz’s boyfriend. Now, I have my cat, William, resting on the back of the chair I am writing in with his paws in my hair. I am very tired, but glad to be…
Today’s Supreme Court Debacle
In 1968, there was an advertising campaign targeted at women with the slogan, “You’ve come a long way, baby.” This particular ad was for cigarettes, but the implication was more widespread – that women were moving forward in their liberation from a male dominated world that dictated what they could and could not do. In…
Rachael: Back in CA
My daughter Rachael ended her year in Texas today. She flew back to LA to start her new job as nanny to her niece Luna for the year and to start a LSAT preparation course so she can apply to law school for entrance in 2015. This is a win-win for Rachael and for sister…
Life Shifts
Cool night. Nice westerly wind. Late. Sounds of the highway off in the distance. Crickets nearby. Tired after a long day’s work. Organizing junk, mowing, editing, visiting, renting out an apartment, and eating dinner with friends. Not much detail tonight. Just a chance to get this down before a quick bath to wash off the…
Flash Memoir: Skin
In 6th grade, my teacher, Mrs. Miller, pulled me aside in the hall just before lunch. She peered down at me and said, “What are your parents doing about your skin?” I felt my cheeks grow warm and I knew I was blushing. “I just started going to a dermatologist.” My teacher was referring to…
20 Minutes a Day 