The days are beginning to get longer and we can bask in the sunshine just a little bit more each morning and evening. Regardless of what Punxsutawney Phil says today. That doesn’t mean it’s getting any warmer ~ well, maybe some days. In any case, sometimes salads are necessary in the winter, to bring us back…
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En papillote is French for “in parchment”, or al cartoccio in Italian. This is a method of cooking in which the food is put into a folded pouch or parcel and then baked. The parcel is typically made from folded parchment paper, but other material, such as a paper bag or aluminum foil, may be used. The parcel holds in moisture to steam the food. The…
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Purple embodies the balance of red’s stimulation and blue’s calm. This dichotomy can cause unrest or uneasiness unless the undertone is clearly defined, at which point the purple takes on the characteristics of its undertone. With a sense of mystic and royal qualities, purple is a color often well liked by very creative or eccentric…
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So you know that caramelly sweet deliciousness that drips forth and oozes from the lusciously sweet and tender sweet potatoes you’ve ground fond of baking this time of year? Yes, that amazingly thick, ooey, gooey juice that crusts its way on to the bottom of the oven, but also causes you to both lick your…
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Again, it may seem like pumpkin season is behind us, but really, who are we kidding? Pumpkin deliciousness is always welcomed in our home. After all, we are connoisseurs of the beloved winter squash in any and all variety. With a bit of pumpkin-sage quiche lingering on my palate, a simple dinner delight of delectable…
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In light of family traditions, we’ve been working hard to create some of our own. With a recent move and a whole host of changes, establishing traditions has been tough. Each of us brings a mix of emotion and an album of memories to the table. Some of those memories reveal true blessing, while others…
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Oh, the holidays are finally over and so are the crazy days of shopping amongst the crowds. I actually love shopping. I’m an introvert in many ways and crowded malls and jam packed venues cause me much anxiety. My empathic heart feels each and every emotion of those surrounding me, yet, I’m almost always up…
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Oh an ode to my “Minion” friend. Really, no one knows what this little reference means, yet, I insist on supplying it anyway. Over the past few months I’ve been overly delighted to be working in a temporary editing job with a group of nine other amazing “minions,” as we refer to ourselves. It’s…
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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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Guess what! The Essential Paleo Cookbook is here! And, I have been blessed with the opportunity to feature a few recipes from this amazing book. PaleoMagazine has some great stuff…have you seen it? This truly is a book for anyone to use – simple, easy, and delicious. Yes, that’s it! Louise and Jeremy hit…
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