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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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 found this article on This Dish is Veg and I thought it was so outrageous I wanted to share it with you. Mac Smith writes about a program created by the Buffalo Exchange called Coats For Cubs. The Exchange collects fur coats and fur trimmed accessories and donates them to wildlife organizations to use […]
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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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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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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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Happy Meatless Monday. I have missed sharing with you in daily blog posts and am so glad to be back here again with Exploits friends. We were without internet access throughout our entire trip. It was both a blessing and a nightmare. Deadlines were missed and blog posts sat in Word document purgatory. I have […]
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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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