So many times I simply crave simplicity. Nothing fancy; nothing hoity toity; nothing highfalutin. Lunch, especially, is a time for simple pleasures, as I often spend the mid day meal contemplating the pleasures of life all on my own. Freshness, and exceptional flavor, are always essential. Color too… A Fresh Rainbow of Carrots, Color, and…
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Unfortunately I was ill-prepared in the lighting and photography arena when I whipped up this dinner the other night. The photos are too dark and unsatisfying. Fortunately, though, it was so darn amazing, I’ll be pulling together another batch very soon ~ with perhaps some photos to boot. One of my specialities when working at…
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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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We like to think we have a sense of humor at home. In fact, we actually think we’re pretty funny. Amazing guacamole…which we pretty much eat on a daily basis…it’s green and it’s slimy, and so are boogers. That makes us laugh. Gigantic and tasty grass fed burgers…we eat a lot of those, ground meat…
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There really isn’t anything better than a great steak. I must re-state that: There is nothing better than a great filet. Despite the “hard time” and teasing I tend to receive from certain family members regarding my food choices and requests, particularly at restaurants (think Meg Ryan at the diner from When Harry Met Sally –…
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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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As I’ve been noshing on and enjoying the spectacular flavors of fresh cilantro, combined with my love affair with Jeff’s Naturals olives, I’ve been dreaming up creative ways to combine the two in a new and interesting way. And, as spring and summer are on my mind, citrus and the bright orange reminder of…
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Yes, yes…it’s the middle of May and chili season has expired long ago in much of the country. Yet, this last weekend it was awfully cold here ~ Mother’s Day weekend, of course ~ and the snowy cold day simply called for a bit of sweet chili delight. Unaccustomed to a bit of sweet spice…
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I’m still in the mood for asparagus, without a doubt. In fact, there is rarely a time when my palate and taste buds would turn down the delicate flavor of the bright green stalks. I love them simply steamed, and perhaps adorned with the deliciousness of fine sea salt and bit of freshly ground pepper….
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I’m definitely not a huge fan of “Tex-Mex,” “Southwest,” or “Mexican” fare. However, there are a few occasions when I enjoy the select and very precise flavor combination of the New Mexico Hatch green chili, the cumin-oregano amalgamation, and I’m always ~ yes, always ~ in the mood for fresh cilantro! Years ago I used…
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