Sweet & Spicy Samba Pork Tenderloin

Maybe it’s salsa to you – but it’s extra zesty and free for me – SAMBA!!!!Less structured: Salsa music is more structured than Samba and because of that, the music selection is more consistent in beat and style. In summary, both Samba and Salsa are a combination of African and European dances. Traditional Samba originated from…

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Righteous Crispy Quinoa Dark Chocolate Treats

What’s your favorite childhood sweet treat?I have SO many. I’m not sure which treat is my favorite – actually – they are all associated with fond memories of family, life, fun, freedom – etc. Thanks, Mom and Dad, for the amazing life you’ve provided ♥️. I do have a particular fondness and proclivity for “Rice…

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Madrouba ~ Omani Chicken and Rice Porridge

“Fragrant with spices and soft from overcooked rice, this Middle Eastern porridge is perfect comfort food.” It’s the perfect comfort food and the ideal in nourishing traditions. warm. soothing. spicy. smooth. strong. subtle. It feeds my soul and fills my heart to prepare food for others. Food that tastes good. Food that feels good. And,…

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Lemon Lavender Chocolate Vinaigrette

I don’t often imbibe in creative cocktails – or cocktails of any sort. I’m more of a wine connoisseur. However, on a recent evening out, I perused the intricate and quite delicate cocktail menu calling my name at the corner table. The flavor combinations looked and sounded downright fantabulous. Although I selected my favorite red…

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Awesome Ending Fridays

Now for an addition of all the awesome things I love about Colorado. 1.  Dry Air.  My moisturizing budget has dramatically increased since being home, and my cuticles are dry once again.  However, I like the dry air.  It feels comfortable.  And, my hair is behaving much better these days. 2.  Sunshine All the Time….

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Marinara Madness

The title says it all.  This sauce is “mad good.” I offered a sample taste to a fellow human being.  He asked me before allowing the mouthwatering morsel to pass his lips, “is this healthy?” I smiled at him, with a twinkle in my eye.  He tasted.  He smiled back at me.  “This tastes really…

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