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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I am delighted to announce our first four winners for the Seven Gifts of Gratitude Giveaway. Congratulations Avari, Mary Louise, Nik and Isabella, you have all won magnificent prizes. Because I was not able to post while we were away and I have three additional prizes to give away, I am extending the contest through […]
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I have found that my desire for fresh cooked squash is frequently stifled by my lack of desire to prep the squash. Most winter squash varieties require a chain saw to cut and cube. Sometimes it is more of a commitment than I want to make for a meal. Photo By: S. Duquet So, yesterday […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. While preparing for another Meatless Monday Meals to Go, we decided to prepare an early vegan Thanksgiving for our clients. It was much like the regular spread, using a Tofurky roast, roasted vegetables, gravy and a zesty cranberry orange sauce. To finish the meal, we decided to make a lighter, edgy version […]
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Yesterday we ran our very last long run before the race. We waited for the warmest part of the day which didn’t ever come or exist. It was 30ish under a dark and gray sky. It was difficult to leave the warmth of the Veggie Van but we are at the very end of our […]
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I just got my first real vegan catering gig. The client called and wanted light finger foods for 20 guests I was able to suggest dishes and create a menu within her price point. It was quite exciting. One of the things I am making is a veg platter with two handcrafted dips. I was […]
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Photo By: S. Duquet Happy Meatless Monday. I have been curious about fennel. People that like it really seem to like it. It is more exotic than ordinary and I find its flavor kind of aggressive in a sexy way. With its bizarre looks and piquant attitude, fennel is definitely the mysterious guest at the […]
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I have seen these nuts at least a half dozen times and have been intrigued. Their packaging is alluring which is a draw for me. I threw them in the cart this time. They are wildly delicious so I wanted to share. Sahale has several nut blends to choose from, but I went right for […]
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