The other morning Cooper & I were hanging out in the backyard and he kept running up to me saying “Green ones, green ones!” I assumed he was referring to his trucks so I brought them out for him to play with. My assumption was wrong. A few minutes later he turns the corner, runs [...]
Monthly Archives: September 2010
White Chocolate Almond Chunk Cookies
Almost two weeks ago, I was inhaling one of these amazing cookies at the kitchen counter of the most beautiful home in Seattle. With the happy chatter of 5 fellow female food bloggers in the background, I thought to myself….. “I need to make these cookies. I need to be transported back to this moment. [...]
Roasted Mangoes & Blueberries
If I was a painter, I’d focus my attention on making abstract paintings with roasted mangoes and blueberries. Preferred canvas? A big white casserole dish! My brush strokes would produce bits of fiery orange flesh with rich black dots speckled on top of a deep crimson wash. Here’s a glimpse at my latest painting. What [...]
Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Crisps
Dear 7 year old Tracy, I’m watching you. You’re sitting at Taco Bell with your brothers scarfing down cinnamon crisps. At your age, Taco Bell isn’t a scary place. You always order the Mexican Pizza and there’s only like 10 options on the menu. Today there’s a GAZILLION. You don’t even know about that crazy [...]
Interview @ B R U N C H!
Happy Thursday, Friends! Wanna know why I’m obsessed with food? What inspires me? My tips on food blogging? What I love for Brunch? You can eavesdrop on the conversation I had with my dear friend Christine. She’s got a new blog — Brunch! I’m pretty sure you’re gonna love her new space. I must tell [...]

















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