Category Archives: Food

Blowing bubbles & food

The little man attempts to blow bubbles with his new bubble blowing pipe (courtesy of Akuch).

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Alo eating – before & after (courtesy of Robb).

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Yesterday I got a clean bill of health from my dermatologist after my one-year skin exam. Have you had yours??

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Remember your sunscreen!!

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Pea Mustache

In case anyone is interested in knowing how Grandma’s doing on her trip, she’s commented on a couple of my blogs. An easy one to find would be yesterday’s.

Last night we had dinner with Robb, Akuch & Alo at Tender Greens to use the gift card they gave me for my birthday. It was really good. I would definitely go there again.

Alo ate like big boy.

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His arms and hands are always in action looking for something to grab onto!

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Reading Alo’s second favorite book.

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Alo – true to his name, looking above.

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Lunch today with Bill @ Nati’s – 11:30.

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Alo – at 19 weeks old

Weighs in at …

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17 pounds!!

I saw this recipe on FB yesterday & had to take a picture. This is a must try recipe. It looks so good!!

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The picture’s a little dark, but it’s the recipe that’s important.

Sorry, Bill. It doesn’t look like I’ll be able to have lunch with you today. Can you do Nati’s on Saturday at 11:30 instead?? Any other takers?? Let me know.

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Just in the nick of time …

Jen sent me a couple pictures of Maya with her loyal friend, Buster …

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Rice Krispies. Who needs a spoon?

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Looks like she likes it!

Up until receiving these pictures, I was worried I’d have nothing to post. Yeah, right, huh?

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While we say Goodbye to 2013 …

… we say Happy Birthday to Jamie!

Robb, Akuch & Alo stopped by yesterday and took some of the cheesecake home with them, and Toni came to yoga last night & brought all but one tiny piece home to share with The Boys. We’re now down to the one tiny piece that I may devour before the day (& year) is up.

Here’s a picture of Akuch, Alo & Robb at Sunset Cliffs compliments of Akuch.

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& here are some other pictures of Akuch & Alo on Christmas compliments of Robb.

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I’m looking forward to sending 2013 off with a toast & good dinner at Bali Hai tonight!

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Yesterday’s Blog cheesecake experiment …

The takers were …

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… and Bill, although I don’t have a picture of him enjoying his since I wasn’t the one to deliver it to him.

I still have over half the cheesecake left.

Here are some pictures of Maya compliments of Jen …

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at the park.

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in her kitchen practicing for her debut on the Food Channel.

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and with her daddy outside their house.

Last night, on the menu with dinner …

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Grilled asparagus

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& spinach salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Num Num.

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Alo to the Rescue …

… with a smile!

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Photo courtesy of Akuch.

Maya’s all bug-eyed …

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Maeann’s son, John, rode an old bike over to our house yesterday, and Maeann drove his girlfriend, Akika, to pick up my green 7-speed beach cruiser. They’re going to hang onto it while they’re in SD so they can go on some bike rides. Here’s Akika trying out the height of the seat.

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Maeann and I agreed that it doesn’t matter how old our kids are, we’re still going to tell them to be careful!!! I didn’t take an actual count, but I’m sure Maeann told them that at least 5 times before they rode off into the sunset.

Later, I met Jen and Maya at the park on Saratoga & Ebers. I could have watched her for hours …

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When we were at the Olive Tree Market down the street two weeks ago, Chris, the owner, was talking about making cheesecake. I told him I make a killer cheesecake. He told us to wait and he ran to the back of the store, coming back with a huge block of cream cheese (3 lbs!) and handed it to me. I guess that was his way of saying “Here’s the cream cheese. Now go make me a cheesecake.” So I did. Yesterday …

Chere’s special recipe crust. Check!

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Chere’s special cheesecake filling. Check! The dogs got dibs on licking the beaters.

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Final product. Check!

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It turned out perfect. At least it looks perfect. Let’s hope I lived up to my words with taste.

We just returned from handing Chris one of the cheesecakes (with my business card … who knows, maybe I’ll get a yoga student out of the deal).

Now I have to figure out what to do with the other cheesecake. Hmmm. A whole cheesecake in my fridge. It’s too much for me to eat alone. Here’s a special deal only for those who read my blog today. I should be home most of the day. Stop by and have a piece, or bring a plate to take a piece home with you. Please call or text first. I plan on practicing this morning and won’t have my phone in the studio with me, so if I don’t answer, I’ll call you back when I’m done.

I even serve the physically disabled … 🙂 If you happen to be handicapped, I will either bring a piece to your house, or if you drive here, I’ll run a piece down to your car.

Oh… while supplies last, of course.

Cheesecake baked with LOVE by Chere!

Soup of the Week

Creamy Corn and Jalapeno Soup

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It was really good, but very HOT (spicy hot). Next time I think I’ll use a chili instead of a jalapeno.

It’s a GREAT DAY for a family photo!

See you on the bay …