Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer that is easy to make at home. Toasted bread is topped with tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and fresh basil. Simple – Fresh – Fragrant – Sumptuous! Bruschetta (pronounced brew-SKET-tah) is an Italian appetizer or antipasti that starts with a base of toasted or grilled bread. The bread is then served…
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“Passionately, unabashedly, irrationally obsessive…”This is what Mary’s Gone Crackers purports to be.This is my THEME SONG.Yes, that’s me. And, I just may be a little bit “…crispy and crunchy.” Mary’s have a distinctive taste and texture. I like it.It may be acquired (according to some in my circle), but I find it to be absolutely…
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Kevin’s Natural Foods saves the day again – providing the cream of the crop, ready-made Korean BBQ-Style Beef 🤤for an out-of-this-world pizza made with quick and easy homemade gluten-free crust and flashy fast quick-pickled kimchi! You never knew you’d like a Bulgogi beef and kimchi pizza, all “clean-eating” style, until NOW. Clean eating, made simple…
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Dill pickles – pickle chips. Oh, these guys satisfy so many cravings. They are salty, tangy, crispy and crunchy (when stored and served correctly), and they are filled with aromatic dill flavors. Then, we have caramelized parsnips. OMG – yum. Creamy, nutty, sweet, but still a little crispy and crunchy, these underrated white root veggies…
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So we all know how comforting and satisfying a slice or two of pizza can be – whether Chicago Style Pizza, NYC Style Pizza, rustic pizza, local pizza, or plain old Domino’s or Pizza Hut. (I actually have a very strange affinity for cold, leftover Domino’s pepperoni pizza for breakfast 🤮 – I know, it’s…
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The gyro (YEE-row) – (it drives me nuts when it is pronounced” jai-row” …forgive me) is a classic Greek dish, with the meat traditionally cooked on a vertical spit and shaved off in individual servings. It smells delicious and tastes divine. But, while this delicious method for preparing meat is often used in Greek restaurants, it’s not…
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I believe I’ve mentioned many times before how much I adore Kabocha squash. Of all the lovely orbs that abound over the winter, a Kabocha or even a Delicata will always suffice. In fact, it’s a close call between the two on some days – but one always wins out. I relish in winter squash…
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Once again I am utterly incapable of arriving as a guest to another’s home empty-handed. That’s right, incapable. I am compelled to bring a treat. I literally MUST. And, I absolutely adore the opportunity to bake for my friends and loved-ones. Invite me over…you’ll see. – Just hand me a big glass of wine and…
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While food is my inspiration in life ~ the gift of nourishment and pleasure ~ art is often my inspiration when it comes to food. And this time, it’s Michaelangelo’s PietĂ . Starry Night – Van Gogh was truly a genius. The Son of Man – Brilliant. The PietĂ – We can all agree that Michaelangelo was…
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It’s not often that I end up with leftovers in the kitchen. I pride myself on my efficiency and exactness in planning (or I force-feed any extras to my hubby – just kidding). In any case, the fridge is either chock full of items in preparation for the creation of the day, or absolutely empty…
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