I believe I’ve mentioned many times before how much I adore Kabocha squash. Of all the lovely orbs that abound over the winter, a Kabocha or even a Delicata will always suffice. In fact, it’s a close call between the two on some days – but one always wins out. I relish in winter squash…
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One of our favorite restaurants in town serves an oven roasted Kabocha squash with shaved Parmesan and peppered pepitas. It’s phenomenal. And, Kabocha squash isn’t that easy to find in our neck of the woods. I was first introduced to this magical wonder years ago while living in Portland. I had every angle of fresh…
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I believe I still have tacos on the mind. Taco Time. Taco Tuesday. taco. taco. taco. It may be due to a recent “nostalgic journey” to visit dear friends in San Antonio – or it may be because my one and only has a love affair with both tacos and Kabocha squash (I introduced him,…
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Thick, deeply savory sauces aren’t what typically come to mind when you think of Mexican cuisine. But, Mole sauces (or the “curry” of Mexico) are amazing, complex, and so very traditional. They’re made with unexpected ingredients like chocolate and prunes, and every one is been slightly different. Just as with Indian curries, there’s no set recipe for mole sauce,…
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Latin-Asian fusion seems to be all the rage in the Rocky Mountains these days. It was bacon in Portland and now a mix of the spirited Southwest with the zesty flair of Asian ginger abounds in Denver. Before moving away from Colorado, I remember visiting a few of Richard Sandoval’s restaurants in the area. La…
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Here’s to an AWESOME weekend! It’s my first Saturday off from work since August!!! 1. Invitations to dance 2. Kabocha squash – I had the LAST one I had stored away in the pantry. I can’t wait until next fall. 3. New brands of kale chips – they are everywhere and I love trying them…
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Chanterelles seem to be worth their weight in gold. They are golden looking, golden tasting, and come with a golden price tag. Mushrooms are so amazingly interesting. From little button mushrooms that we see everyday to the most exotic colors and shape imaginable. The gorgeous fungi are prized possessions, particularly the chanterelle. This pleasantly aromatic…
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