I am still loving my private little collection of gourmet vinegars and olive oils from a special tasting class a few weeks ago. Each day I dream of new ways I can use each little gem, quietly, yet seductively imagining the opportunity to sweep up any extra dribbles or drips with the tip of my…
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More beans arrived on my doorstep this week. I am so truly grateful. I am blessed. I am. You know what, blueberries are also still in season. AND, both basil and balsamic vinegar are always amazing…together. With the rich, dark, and dirty purple color created from this vinaigrette/pesto of sorts, we really wanted to entitle…
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I’m still loving the long sunny summer days, the heat, and the freshness of flavors these days seem to impart. And, especially when it’s hot, the grill seems to be synonymous with summertime meals. Shrimp kabobs on the barbie….yum… And, paired with a light and luscious citrus cardamom “cream,” well, there really are no words….
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It’s summertime! Just a little liquid lime, little muddled mint, a little ….mango, and a whole lot of flavor! And, just in case you were curious… Black rice (also known as purple rice) is a range of rice types of the species Oryza sativa L., some of which are glutinous rice. Varieties include Indonesian black rice and Thai jasmine black rice….
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Silky is sexy… is it not? I think lemons are pretty sexy too. So, when things are both silky and sexy, and then creamy… well, I think we have a winner. I love the inherent sweetness of fresh, heavy, pastured cream. As that couples with the tart tang of fresh lemon juice ~ and preserved…
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Lemons are oh, so refreshing this time of year. And, when coupled with the tangy brilliance of a tahini vinaigrette of sorts, a masterpiece is possible. Add to the lemon and tahini a succulent and moist oven roasted chicken breast, along with the bright green goodness of fresh baby spinach, and you’ve got yourself a…
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Someone has been craving shrimp ~ shrimp kabobs on the grill, in fact. …and fresh rosemary… Shrimp can be incredibly delicious. Grilled shrimp kabobs ARE incredibly delicious. Especially when the little creatures are infused with fresh and smoky sprigs of rosemary and drizzled with the slippery tang of melted lemon butter. Your mouth waters and…
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In beloved Brian’s words: “Can you put this on a burger?” “I’d eat that on a cracker!” It’s Burgundy Basil Butter ~ a smorgasbord of veggies, herbs, and downright deliciousness. Hunkered down behind a computer screen, editing repetitive documents for a week at a time, I had a hankering to get back in the kitchen…
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Spirulina is super – in fact, it’s a superfood. It’s super good for you and serves as a super duper addition to all sorts of groovy green goodies. Spirulina is a cyanobacterium (yikes), or micro algae (but not just from pond scum, ahem), it’s a great source of vitamins and minerals, including chlorophyll…
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I’m an absolute salt fanatic. …and I adore Meyer Lemons. Thus, I’m in heaven with the best of both worlds. Great creative in the kitchen. I dare you.
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