Basil and broccoli mashed together is pretty magical. Honestly, it doesn’t take much else, other than a touch of salt and pepper and a tad bit of olive oil. The green is sublime. And with the gamey-not so gamey- flavor of bison meatballs, softened with stinky blue cheese, the sublimation factor goes up a notch….
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I am fully aware that precious peaches are not yet in season. But, I’m SO craving summer: the season and all the delicious delicacies fresh from the farm and garden that come with the warm weather. And, it just so happens that I was gifted with a “macro extender” lens for my camera, and I…
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How about the absolute perfect pairing for your wine and cheese? …well, why don’t we add to that a handful of nuts and a spoonful of olives. I don’t hear any opposition or complaints. The answer is a Sweet Apple Grape Paste. Super tart apples, tangy lemons, and sweet grapes, are all cooked down together,…
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So this is an experiment of sorts. In all my posts, I’ve always done my best to include beautiful and eye catching photos. After all, the food really speaks to us visually. Not everyone has the ability to taste and smell simply through the idea of the recipe – we are so sense driven and…
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Oh, it’s been a while. I’ve missed both the flavors of fall, as well as entertaining my creative hands. Transition has been tough, and I’m still in the midst of change…I have not yet emerged from the other side… Yet, I simply couldn’t resist. Meals have been simple and routine, as of late. In fact,…
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I am so honored, once again, to be hosted on my fabulous friend, Naz‘s blog, Cinnamon Eats. Naz is an amazing cook, chef, creature, cohort, compadre…well, you get the picture. She’s wonderful. I wanted to create something wonderful for her readers… I tried ~ What do you think? Head on over and check it out!…
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It’s been awhile since I’ve undertaken a culinary challenge. I decided that it was time once again. I have never been a fan of bleu cheese. In fact, I’ve detested the stinky, soft “cheese-like” fermentation for all of my life – with only one exception. Years ago, on a very special occasion, I was treated…
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As mentioned just recently, berries are typically memorialized as sweet treats. Sweet these perennial flowering fleshy fruits are, but paired with savory flavors from time to time, the sweetness transforms into a depth of flavor divine. Over the last year I’ve seen several recipes using the spiciness of freshly ground black pepper paired with the…
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