Burgundy Blue Basil Beans

More beans arrived on my doorstep this week. I am so truly grateful. I am blessed. I am. You know what, blueberries are also still in season. AND, both basil and balsamic vinegar are always amazing…together. With the rich, dark, and dirty purple color created from this vinaigrette/pesto of sorts, we really wanted to entitle…

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Lemon Basil Tagliatelle

Pasta comes in all shapes and sizes, you know. In fact, according to recent stats, there exist thousands and thousands of different cuts of the precious and delicious semolina sensation. Although most pasta doughs all contain the same simple and basic ingredients, the shape of the noodles all create different vehicles for selective sauces and…

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Ravishing Raw Candy Cane Ravioli

I really do detest beets. They are entirely too sweet and strangely textured in my little mind. HOWEVER, there is always an exception, right?  You must be with me on this one… After preparing beets a multitude of ways for others to enjoy, with much success, of course, I was pleasantly surprised to discover a…

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Kale and Coconut Quinoa with Cilantro Purée

Kale, kale, and more kale.  I just simply cannot kale enough! This recipe was inspired by a fellow food blogger and amazing photographer, Cookie + Kate.   I so admire the food photography skills of others… Kale and Coconut Quinoa with Cilantro Purée 2 c. rainbow quinoa 1 14oz. can lite coconut milk 2 c. water…

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Sweet Peas, More Please!

Presentation is highly important in my life.  That’s not to say that appearance is everything, but when things look better, they just feel better.  A clean house, a well designed display, organized drawers, closets, and cupboards, a tasteful outfit, and a plate of food. Color is a huge part of artful and pleasing presentation.  Vivid,…

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