My younger daughter’s very favorite fruit is mango. Emphasis on FAVORITE! She loves all fruit, but the mango is a clear winner. Mangoes are a stone fruit with a large seed. In fact, they’re part of the cashew family (yup,… Read More
Archive for the ‘Star Ingredients’ Category
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The Cornier the Better!
What did the corn say when he was complimented? Aww, Shucks! I didn’t have a map of the corn maze, so I had to play it by ear! Have you heard this one: Did you know there’s an app for… Read More
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Fishing Fun!
I asked my husband why he loves to fish. He responded with a whole slew of reasons, but said that his favorite fishing has been with his kids. I get it. If you really love an activity, it brings great… Read More
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10 Best Tips for the Most Flavorful Burgers
Summer solstice is almost upon us ( June 21, 2022.) I love the longer days, sunshine and relaxed atmosphere of summertime. The best is getting together with friends and family for easy and tasty meals. Just a couple nights ago… Read More
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Egg-sactly for Dinner!
Yesterday, our friend George dropped off a dozen eggs straight from his chicken coop. He has different varieties of chickens and consequently, the eggs are an array of gorgeous colors of greens to blues and soft browns. They’re almost too… Read More
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Piece of Pizza Please!
I want someone to look at me the same way I look at pizza. – Anonymous I often wax rhapsodic about pizza! I’m not the only one who loves pizza. In fact, 94% of Americans eat pizza regularly and about… Read More
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Strawberry Sweetness!
I’ve been sloshing through rainy day after rainy day. Blah! And yet, I had the most wonderful rainy day experience at the farmers market last weekend because I tasted my first spring strawberry. Oh my gosh, I wish I could… Read More
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Lovin’ Leeks!
My sister-in-law makes a delicious Potato Leek Soup. I really enjoy the flavor of her soup, but have only recently had the courage to cook with leeks myself. I think any ingredient I have not used before intimidates me just… Read More
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Celebrate the Pecan
Oh my golly, we had such a hilarious conversation at the dinner table last week. All I said was that April is National Pecan Month. Well, a lot of rousing discussion ensued, we all had to express our opinion of… Read More
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No Added Sugar Please!
My friend Julia was telling me about her sugar addiction. Sugar is addicting. I know she is not alone with her frustration. So many folks have a dependence on refined sugar. In fact, the more we have, the more our… Read More