Asparagus So Sweet!

I’ve mentioned before that I feel as though there is nothing so wonderful as fresh asparagus in the spring time.  Well, there may be some things that thrill me more, but this gorgeously delicious early season shoot is a gem in and of itself. I am so proud of this photo, by the way.  I…

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Surprisingly More

Granted and blessed with the opportunity to attend a food blogger conference over the weekend, I stepped into the doors of Vida Vegan Con amazingly grateful, excited to learn, and surprisingly unaware of all that I was due to encounter. It’s very clear from reading most of what I compose that I am not, by…

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Great Green Goodies

Magic – Green Magic!  An amazing chemical reaction occurs between the chlorophyl in sunflower seeds and baking soda when exposed to heat – together.  Perhaps it’s just like the magical reaction that takes place in the heat of a relationship – creating something green and entirely different all together. These changes take time, though.  Things…

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Play Dates

Life has been rather crazy for me lately.  The last year, really, has been crazy challenging.  If it’s not one thing, it certainly is another, it seems.  And that ONE THING is something big, bad and ugly, and appears to be it for a while, at least. As a consequence, “play” has definitely gone by the…

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And the Beet Goes On

I welcomed another episode of “out of the ordinary” for me this week in that I prepared a gorgeously delicious ensemble of items in which I don’t ordinarily partake.  Beets.  Not my favorite.  In my experience, it seems, that you either love them or hate them.  I fall into the latter of the two categories….

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Watermelon Radish

A watermelon radish is, at first glance, a plain greenish-white, ugly root.  However, if curiosity strikes and gets the best of you, slicing open the unique bulb reveals a stunning striated fuchsia interior.  Gorgeous.  The watermelon radish is also known as the “red meat” or “beauty heart” radish.  I’ll say. Never before had a tried…

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Just for the “Halibut!”

Halibut is one of my very favorite treats from the sea.  A treat it is, indeed.  It’s fresh-caught halibut season these days, though, which means SALE, SALE, SALE!  In order to get the most bang for my buck, I decided to take advantage of the healthy fat benefits of the best fish in town, and…

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Slow Roastin’

As I sometimes feel lost in the whirlwind of life, entirely too busy with my own thoughts and worries to entertain or receive support and friendship, I am finding myself both embracing and snuggling into the arms of the friends around me this time.  In fact, these days (this weekend to be exact), the encouragement…

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The Secret… Raw Sauerkraut Brownies

Yes, that’s right. Raw. Sauerkraut. Brownies. All-in-one. It really cannot get any better than that ~ Today is the last of the kraut creativity for the week. My determination to create sweet kraut treats resulted in a mission accomplished!  And, the secret was not in the sauce, but in the kraut, believe it or not!…

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Ginger Kraut Pecan Pâté

As you follow along this week, you’ll discover an interesting, eclectic, and rather delicious display of kraut, yes kraut recipes. Last weekend brought a day full of sauerkraut – five full courses of sauerkraut delight, in fact. I began by using Firefly Kitchens Yin Yang Carrots kraut.  This is amazing – and by far, the favorite…

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