Mindful and Marvelous Merrymaking

I enjoyed the most spectacular meal with an astonishing and special woman very recently.  The food was delicious, of course; a nourishing feast to which I very surprisingly played no part in the preparation. The flavors were immense, eye opening, and new ~ yet the experience became most real and so alive to me in…

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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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Awesome Ending Fridays

This quote encompasses ALL the awesomeness of the week:   And I believe we owe these words to one of the most profound men on the face of the earth… …the great Bill Cosby.

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Say “Yes” to Chocolate

Chocolate was another one of those items to which I had to work at acquiring a taste.  I made an effort to “train” my palette.  It was one of those things, much like BACON and olives, that I so wanted to adore, but just did not enjoy for a long, long time.  Now, it’s a…

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Bacon Basil Fig and Balsamic Pork Tenderloin

I am so honored to have the opportunity to “guest post” today.  One of my very favorite people in the entire world asked me to contribute to her blog Paleo in PDX.  Alisa is all together inspiring in every way and I feel so special not only to write for her today, but to have…

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Debunking the Duds: 10 Reasons You Need Cholesterol

In this day and age we are inundated with “duds” of information.  One study says this, another study says that.  This week we should drink coffee, but last week it was evil.  Last week dark chocolate was the key to health, but next week it will be your ultimate death, right?  Basically, no matter what,…

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A to Z

I was absolutely thrilled to be tagged to participate in this fun little deal-e-o last week by my wonderful friend PaleoinPDX.  Thanks, Alisa.  (And, by the way, she’s now Facebook famous, as Everyday Paleo Lifestyle and Fitness mentioned her post and spread the happiness and fun around the interweb world). Anyway, I love learning fun…

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Cloud Atlas

Last weekend we experienced  a super soaker of a storm.  It was fantastic.  What was even more fantastic, though, was the build up of cloud formations in the sky throughout the day.  From big white billowing clouds forming in the northeast to sweeping gray spherical forms to the north, and then to be encapsulated by…

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Comparing Cast Iron

I am a lover of stainless steel.  I adore my stainless steel tri-ply cookware.  I saved up for months and months to purchase the set and it was sure worth it!  I find, though, that I really only use two or three pieces frequently, so I’m not sure if a set purchase was the wise…

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Meaty and Mighty

This sweet ode and praise to the versatile little eggplant stole my heart.  The rich, meaty, purpley produce product is one of my favorites to prepare in a variety of ways – however, I am aware that it can be also instill one of those “love or hate” relationships in many flexitarians. Praising the Versatile…

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