The gardens are certainly plentiful this time of year. Although I missed out, once again, on a year of garden boxes in my own yard, I continue to be blessed by the bounty of friends. This week I found myself with a basket full of cucumbers (and green beans and squash too!). With a little…
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The sumac bush, native to the Middle East, produces deep red berries, which are dried and ground into coarse powder. While it’s less common, the berries may also be sold whole. Ground sumac is a versatile spice with a tangy lemony flavor, although more balanced and less tart than lemon juice. A small sprinkle also…
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For all those locavores and proponents of eating seasonally, there are times and circumstances when I beg to differ… And I make a case for butternut squash. Or, as I like to say ~ squtternut bash ~ In fact, I believe I’d like to petition a name change for the “winter squash” mislabeling of this…
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After crafting preserved lemons in the kitchen a few weeks ago, I’ve been coming up with ways to savor the delicate delights of heaven and use then in any and every way I can. This really has been a simple task ~ I have no problem with creativity in the kitchen. Others, however, have been…
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Sweet radishes and rye? Why, yes of course! Radish and rye are a perfect pair, as part of a sweet summer salad. Well, not really “rye,” but caraway seeds ~ those lovely little gems that create the unique and un-ubiquitous “rye” flavor we all adore. Can’t you just smell it? And, the sweet marjoram freshly…
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Who doesn’t adore a super fresh salsa – salsa fresca. And one with BOTH fruits and veggies? You’re crazy not to feel your mouth water just at the thought on a hot summer day. Mmmm… Slathered across a crispy tortilla chip (maybe) Piled a top a crunchy plate of romaine (now that’s more like it)…
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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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Sometimes opportunity knocks. …and some of those “sometimes,” we may not necessarily entirely understand the opportunity or what it may bring, but simply recognize it as simply that – an opportunity. Somewhat recently I was contacted by vegas.com, complimenting me on my passion for food and exquisite taste, as well as my ability to make things…
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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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Is your mouth watering yet? Not a giant fan of the typical “sweet treat,” I’ve been hankering to create some soft of chocolate delight at home these days. Is your mouth watering yet? Not a giant fan of the typical “sweet treat,” I’ve been hankering to create some soft of chocolate delight at home these…
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