Baby Romanesco and Meyer Lemon Purée

  It’s May Day! Oh happy May Day. Fresh flowers, bright colors, and spring sensations at the table ~ this is my idea of the first of May. Remember those days of surprising a neighbor with a beautiful May Day bouquet by leaving the flowers on the doorstep, ringing the bell, and running away? I…

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Sea Beans and Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

I love fresh seasonal foods. but I also hate them… I’m a creature of habit, you see. And, when I find something I like, I quickly make a habit of it (eating it, doing it, etc.) So, when I quickly create a new habit, savoring the succulence and sweet sour salubrious sensation of a Meyer…

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Spring Zoodle Salad

  Spring is here. Spring reminds me green. Bright, fresh, and green. Herbs galore. The zesty delight of cilantro and the intoxicating flavor and aroma of basil ~ with LIME ~ formulated together for another dish of amazing green goodness. Spring Zoodle Salad 3 large zucchini squash, spirlazed or “noodled” sea salt 1 large bunch…

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Super Simple Scrambled Sammy

Nothing is really scrambled in this recipe, other than perhaps my brain. I’ve been super busy lately. It’s as simple as that. I’m losing my mind. Thus, I need a super simple sammy for my scrambled brain. The great thing about the simplicity of this concoction, is that it really can be complex as well….

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Product Review: Stahlbush Island Farms

I was recently blessed with yet another opportunity to provide a review for a rather amazing set of products. In fact, more than amazing, these frozen delights are fabulous! Of course I’m all about REAL food, true and intense flavors, and most importantly, fresh food.  However, there comes a time (many a day I sense this…

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Skillet Seared Radishes

Most of my radish eating experience has been in the form of raw crudités or sliced thinly for salads.  These delightfully bright bulbs provide a surprising bite with a hint of peppery zing. My only experience in cooking these out of the ordinary produce pleasures has been in the form of Roasted Watermelon Radishes.  Cooked in…

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Have You Lost Your Mind?

I touted a vegan (well almost – the occasional piece of fish was seen crossing my lips) for almost 8 years.  During that time, I remember thinking nothing of it, in terms of the way I felt.  I simply felt the way I felt and that’s the way it was supposed to be.  Then one…

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Awesome Ending Fridays

Pretty busy week…pretty awesome week.   1.  Coincidental commonalities with total strangers. 2.  Unexpected checks in the mail. (For the record, this did NOT happen to me this week.  But, I was thinking about how AWESOME it would be if it did happen!). 3.  Leftover soup.  It’s always so much better the next day. 4….

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