I don’t love birds. This means I don’t really enjoy chickens, hens, or the like. My preference is really for red meat over poultry. There are some things in life, though, you’ve just got to do once in a while. And cornish game hens are one of those things, I suppose. Oh, and I…
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I’m on a ch..chi..chia kick these days! The morning sliminess seems to be satisfying some sort of need, particularly when coupled with the hearty deliciousness of farm fresh eggs. It sounds pretty strange, I know. Yet, strange texture and flavor combinations are the name of the game when it comes to my life. Firm chia…
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After a delightful evening of wine tasting, my heart fell in love with the French Gigondas set before me. I really mean it. I fell in LOVE with this wine. I sat and pondered the possibilities of pairing an immaculate meal with this smooth, velvety and delicate bottle of pleasure. I determined it truly must…
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Simple Sausage Stack Breakfast can be simple. Breakfast can be amazing. Why not make it both? No recipe required for this simple and amazing breakfast! Muffin tin poached eggs and a little Applegate breakfast sausage, topped with some leftover Scent of Cilantro Dressing, and you’re all set! Stack it up. And enjoy!
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Sometimes life is consumed by a “party of one,” and other times this great existence calls for a true “party.” This means that when it comes to poached eggs for more than just a single plate ~ things can get complicated. Truly. The daunting task of perfectly poaching some ooey gooey deliciousness, and keeping all…
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Spring is upon us and so us the best season for mushrooms. While many times enticing and overly delicious, the little gems can be quite intimating. From foraging in the forest to the vast selection available at the gourmet grocer, many may find themselves overwhelmed. There simply are so many choices, which means pairing the…
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It’s the end of May and I’m beginning to swim in the great green goodness of spring and summer. Winter has been long. It’s time… Bright sunshiney days, clear blue skies, and good green foods in every way. It’s not that I don’t enjoy greens year round, I’ve just found myself more immersed than usual…
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I struggled to find a name for this gorgeous gem of a meal. The sweet tart zing of a lemon, the deep, rich hues of rainbow carrots, and the bright and lively green of fresh baby Brussels sprouts bring a presentation of color. and delight all together for a smorgasbord of vegetable delight. If it…
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There are truly so many components to this dish that coming up with an adequate name, without fumbling over too many words in the title, proved to be more than a challenge. I like a challenge. But this time, I simply gave up. The sauce was inspired by the last of the Meyer Lemons for…
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I like to start out my day with a power boost of protein. Good protein. It makes me feel better, think better, and just “be” better, I suppose. Years ago I enjoyed a hearty bowl of Mom’s homemade granola and yogurt. While the sweet crunch satisfies my need for a healthy “bite out of life,”…
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