I grew up in a family of entertainers. SOCIAL entertainers.When it comes to parties, get-togethers, gatherings, etc., my parents have it DOWN!An invitation to Bill and Dori’s should feel like a warm hug, a thrill, and a blessing and a half.Boy they are good. Fabulous food. Fine company. Lots of laughter. All around acceptance. I…
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When a great friend of mine in Germany shared that she had cooked an amazing dinner: a tuna pizza with egg and Parmesan, I had an image in my mind of a rustic pizza crust, topped with delectable European oil packed tuna (so much better than what we typically find here, stateside), a soft boiled…
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Years ago, when I was “into” raw, vegan foods – great “diet,” if you’re willing to dedicate 18 hours a day to meal prep, consume TONS of garlic, and spend $$$$$ on a daily basis.I must admit, I so enjoyed the flavors, textures, and variety offered in a raw foods lifestyle.But it was too much.We…
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We all know I have extreme and odd food preferences.I adore unique and unusual food combinations.I enjoy experimenting with different flavor pairings, amalgamations, textures, seasonings, and simply require a bit of crunch to all the meals and bites I consume. I also adhere to a strict diet of combining sweet, salty, creamy, and smooth –…
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Remember this: Galette is a term used in French cuisine to designate various types of flat round or freeform crusty cakes, usually with a savory filling. It’s like a savory pie, without the pie plate. Pie crust – YES – totally delicious – AND this one happens to be infused with roasted pistachio nuts.Sautéed leeks…
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Quiche is one of the very first things I learned to bake – from my dear mama – as a child.I will always cherish that experience with her in the kitchen – as well as my LOVE FOR HER – and the creativity and freedom that the idea of “quiche” creates. We always created a…
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Let’s face it. We all desire something both tasty AND healthy each morning when we wake up.After coffee or before (I’ll never know – I quite coffee years ago), the idea of something both sweet and savory is always on my mind.I’m the Princess and the Pea, as well as Goldilocks and Cinderella (among other…
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Spanakopita is a Greek savory spinach pie. It often also contains cheese, typically feta, and may then be called spanakotiropita, especially in northern Greece. In southern Greece, the term spanakopita is also common for the versions with cheese. How about a SUPER DUPER simple recipe for a Spanakopita Greek Pie (in the form of a…
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I originally planned this in my heart and mind as a Peachy Vanilla Graham Cracker Cupcake, with a hint of both peach flavor and golden grams in the buttercream. However, with a different birthday cupcake flavor request – stay tuned – I’m super excited to celebrate two years on the planet with my beloved Lotus…
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The sweet. The salt. The crunch. The silk. The tang.There’s an art and a science to eating, I believe, and I have it down.All sweet, salty, crunchy, silky smooth, and tangy. These super fast and easy baked cracker crisps satisfy the all your needs for your next “snackola,” “snaky snack,” “appetizer,” “meal,” “cheese fix,” “nut…
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