For this weeks Meatless Monday meal-to-go I did a breakfast in bed theme. I wanted to include a fruit salad that was unique and invigorating. Something that would feel lively and bright on a December morning. This is what I came up with and I think you are really going to love it. This was […]
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I recently learned of both of these books and thought they would be wonderful gifts for anyone in your life that is interested in or fanatical about food; Where it comes from and why that matters. I am sharing a review and introduction of The Orchard in its entirety originally posted on This Dish is […]
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I love gifting and receiving edible gifts. I think the most loving thing you can do is to create something nourishing for someone you love. The second best thing…buy something that nourishes someone you love. I created this pumpkin butter lickety-split and am definitely going to use it for gifting. One batch makes four 8 […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. Today we are celebrating the most civilized of all meals, champagne brunch. I love champagne and I love brunch. Together they create an experience, a coming of age for breakfast. Brunch is more like a beloved guest you would invite rather than just the meal you would consume. It is fancy and […]
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When I was little my mom would make pecan tarts for the holidays. They were like miniature pecan pies that I could hold in my hand. The shells were crumbly, slightly salty and the most buttery thing I had ever experienced. The filling was sweet and crunchy with caramelized edges. Because each one was a […]
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I received a copy of the visually appealing and sassy vegan cookbook, Blissful Bites by Christy Morgan. We decided to jump in and try one of the recipes for tonight’s Half Marathon Celebration party. Sandy whipped up Morgan’s recipe for “Save a Duck Pate”. It is the first dip recipe I have ever seen that […]
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One of my favorite snack foods has always been chips and queso dip. I take comfort in the act of dipping. I love the heat and the flavor. There is something otherworldly about a salty tortilla chip with hot cheesy orange sauce. I even loved the not-really-even-nachos from stadiums and church fairs. I have tried […]
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I am ecstactic to announce the winners of the Seven Days of Gratitude Giveaway. I am grateful for your time and comments. You make blogging fun and incredibly worthwhile. Winners Circle and prize line up: Isabella- Peas and Thank You cookbook Avari-Organic cotton Tofurky T-shirt Mary Louise-Sasha Farms animal sanctuary market bag Nik-Sasha Farms long […]
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While we were in Stuart, we went to a new store called Fresh Market. The town was abuzz with the arrival of their new upscale food retailer. As we ambled through the crowded store I thought, “This was worth the wait. I could love it here.” The aisles were swollen with fresh and unusual foods. […]
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During our stay in Stuart, Florida we visited the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center. The Center is a marine life nature preserve created to encourage compassion and the environmental stewardship of Florida’s coastal ecosystems. We enjoyed a nature trail walk through the mangroves with our guide Bill. We walked and walked until we came to the […]
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