Sweet Potato Lime Basil Soup

Very similar to the cilantro version of this soup I created a few months ago, I was presented with the opportunity to cater a dinner party and really wanted THAT SOUP, but had a few of those genetic cilantro soap tasters in the group. Thus, I amended…and it was great. Sweet Potato Lime Basil Soup…

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Tarragon Apple Butter

When searching for apple butter recipes, or seeking out homemade or artisan apple butter on the market shelves, the flavor profiles are pretty basic: cinnamon and apples. Maybe a few add a touch of cloves here and there ~ but there’s not much else. I suppose it’s hard to wrestle with or even mess with…

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Sweet Cashew Cardamom Chowder

My time in the kitchen serves both as a creative outlet and a form of meditation. I crave my “canvas” and the time to create new and interesting dishes – or even just the same old ‘go-to’ meals we so often indulge in at our home. Either way, slicing, spicing, stirring, and serving soothes my…

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Winter Vegetable Mash with Fresh and Zingy Zucchini Noodles

Traveling abroad is quite phenomenal in many ways. Many, many ways. New foods, new people, new culture, new scenery. I tried some amazing food and wine while traveling in France for the month of October. It was an experience of a lifetime. However, I found myself going through a bit of withdrawal. Actually, it was…

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Lemon Thyme Brussels and Bison Balls

This meal was a hit a few weeks ago – but without the opportunity to document and photograph the goodness. Thus, I took it upon myself to recreate. It was worth it. In fact, the first time the food filled the bowl and passed the lips of my better half, we experienced one of the…

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The Best is Zest to Come

So this is an experiment of sorts. In all my posts, I’ve always done my best to include beautiful and eye catching photos. After all, the food really speaks to us visually. Not everyone has the ability to taste and smell simply through the idea of the recipe – we are so sense driven and…

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