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White Pepper Chicken Barley Soup Made By A Sometimes Princess

Lucky timing, rain hit the morning after the Valley Performing Arts Center black tie opening. My little satin pumps woulda been ruined! There I was, in line for the potty with Calista Flockhart; Harrison Ford was waiting out in the hall. I people-watched next to Doris Roberts. Moved my tootsies so Beau Bridges could scoot [...]

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Peppered Strawberries in Balsamic Vinegar

The year was maybe 1965. My dad’s job involved transforming a Southern California strawberry farm into a housing development. Families were invited to “pick all you want berries” on a festive day prior to plowing the field under. Our family of seven had a Country Squire Station Wagon. With all the seats down and five [...]

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Chilled Gazpacho

Somebody tell me: why does any vacation now result in me coming home with a “muffin top” (aka pot belly)? I’m technically a lean-ish person, but lately, yikes. Even places with not great food, I channel Miss Piggy. Thus, when we get back home to our “grind of choice” (as my friend, Cathi calls it), [...]