There’s just something about black beans and lime that gets me going.The added citrus zing and acidity that fresh lime juice (along with a touch of jalapeño) provides to the beloved black bean (and often Mexican themed) makes me smile. I remember years and years ago (three decades, actually), I slow cooked up a huge…
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Still stuck in my one bad day – by the way, after venting to my friend, I committed to hear to NEVER take the same attitude again – it just felt so icky to feel so icky and negative. She told me that it’s okay to feel…I don’t often allow myself to feel those bad…
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I never really was a fan of beets for much of my life.It wasn’t until moving to the PNW and working at Whole Foods in downtown Portland, that I grew to love the rich, romantic, root veggie.– oh boy do I miss the cornucopia of produce in that region of the country – what a…
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Craving some refreshing “Aloha” in your life?When it comes to Hawaii and food, one cannot imagine a true, home-good meal without a touch of SPAM, macaroni salad, and a side of fresh pineapple (even though pineapple is NOT native to Hawaii and is really not grown much on the islands anymore – different story).Typically, I’m…
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For some inkling I had a bit of a craving for corn chowder.Now chowder is NOT something I specifically crave, ever.So, I thought to myself, “Self, what is it that I’m really wanting? I don’t like chowder as a rule. Hmm…I think I’m wanting a sweet and spicy sweet potato with some green chile, corn,…
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Once again, the “secret” really IS in the sauce.Roasted chicken is great. Baked sweet potatoes is amazing. Fresh green peas are always a winner. But, a homemade and simple Creamy Cilantro Lime dressing makes all the difference, in this case at least: Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad. Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad 2 cups sweet potato, peeled,…
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Breakfast. Lunch. Appetizer. Dinner. Dessert. No matter how you like it, the divine, crispy, cool combination of delicate rosé wine and sweet strawberries drizzled over the subtle tang of fresh chèvre and aromatic purple basil will win your heart any day. Particularly a HOT summer day. Enjoy. Strawberry Rosé Chèvre Salad 1 cup gorgeous rosé…
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