I’ve really been on a cilantro kick as of late. Sure, I’ve always adored the somewhat sassy herb. But, perhaps it’s my itch for some warm weather that’s drawing me closer to the fresh fragrance and peppery pizzazz of the bright green. I seem to be using it in everything! Oh, and with some zingy…
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Bunless burgers are pretty awesome. In fact, burgers and meat are WAY better without a measly, soggy bun that simply detracts from the flavor of the mighty meat. Avocado is pretty great too. And, on a burger – avocado is astounding. To create a an avocado slaw “stack” of sorts, can be a little…
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Fresh. Clean. And lean. That’s the name of the game. Cilantro and lime juice lend themselves to fresh and crisp flavors, almost always. Turkey is mean and lean and feels great in the body, after working up a sweat, powering up for the day, or just in general, of course. And the addition of…
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As the winter weather continues ~ and the cold air chills my bones ~ I find myself longing for the warmth of the southern California sunshine. (And don’t get me wrong, Wine Country always beckons…always). Scents of citrus, creamy avocados, and bright green produce serve to warm my heart and spirit, if not my physicality….
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Let’s face it. Shrimp scampi is delicious. Butter, butter, and more butter. (Kerrygold, of course! – There’s no other way to go about this). Shrimp is pretty great too. Oh, and so is the soft and slithery goodness of baked spaghetti squash, slathered in butter. …but cilantro and cumin are also some of the very…
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Here we go again… 1. Behind the Museum Café – an awesome treasure… This is a unique cafe that specializes in Japanese tea and foods, Japanese antiques and arts and crafts. The café serves robust EXTRACTO coffee roasted right here in Portland, Oregon. We offer our own homemade sweets, sandwiches, and assorted Japanese-style appetizers with seasonal…
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