As I read through and watch the accounts of the force majeure happening in Lahaina and the devastation of the fires burning on the island, I can only reminisce about my little time there and count my blessings that I was fortunate enough to experience the magic of the tropical island. While it’s been nearly…
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I’m craving the sunshine and warmth of the tropics! ☀️🌴🏝🏖🌊I feel like it’s well-deserved and certainly valid this time of year, especially after over a year of travel restrictions. Alas, no tropical travel anytime soon for me.So, I bring the tropics home: Tropical Tilapia & Black Rice Mango Salsa! Don’t forget the subtle tastes and…
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Maybe it’s because the holidays are approaching and I see Walker’s Shortbread fairies dancing in my head…or maybe it’s simply because I love baking and the warmth of the kitchen and needed an excuse to spoil another girlfriend with some shortbread goodness. Who knows? Either way, I’m proud to have converted my Lavender Shortbread into…
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The last time I taught a pasta cooking class I felt like I was in a room filled with giddy little children. The little ones were missing, though, and the excitement exuded from the souls of my fellow grown “adults.” They were amazed at their own talent and skill in creating and hand making their…
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As with every year, I am desperate to hold on to any last vestige of summer…particularly the bounty of delicious produce and the warm sunshine. I’m NO fan of winter. In fact, the only thing that really excites me about the chill in the air is the delicious soft sweetness of winter squash and sweet…
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Just like coconut oil, apple cider vinegar is pretty much the ultimate “cure all” for those of us who subscribe to the health and wellness crunchy lifestyle. No really, many, many, many people (not just the granola-heads) experience tremendous health benefits from the fermented magic. It’s not that is simply makes a great vinaigrette, it truly…
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As commonly grown as kohlrabi is across the world (it’s a turnip cousin, after all!), it is surprisingly difficult to find these days. In gardens galore, I believe, kohlrabi at the market reminds me of an afternoon of “Where’s Waldo?” This super amazing cruciferous has an origin and nature the same as that of cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, collard greens,…
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“They” say you should never try out something new for company. Well, I seem to always swim upstream and go against the rules. I’ve been dreaming about this smorgasbord of sweet potatoes for weeks now, as it’s been awhile since I’ve had the chance to splurge into the sensation of the creamy, buttery goodness of…
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There are simply those days when I feel like I need a power boost of protein. I just CRAVE it. You know what I mean? The fresh, clean energy of just pure protein. And we’re talking real protein here, real food. Not just a powder or a bar. REAL protein. Next to water, protein makes…
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It’s not often that I have the honor of playing with another in the kitchen. It’s not often at all… What an honor it was to have the company of one of my dearest friends for this creation. …and so special to savor in the sensational, silky bites of these babies together once we…
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