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
Archive for the ‘Star Ingredients’ Category
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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
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Sunshine In Your Citrus!
Aye aye, Cap’n, we’ll not be getting scurvy aboard our ship! (Or in my home!) Unlike sailors of yore, who went for long periods of time without fresh fruits and vegetables, we are able to get vitamin C through our… Read More
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We’re Nuts for You!
My dad used to keep a wooden bowl filled with unshelled nuts. He’d crack a few to stave off his hunger until dinner was ready. As kids we loved to search for our favorite varieties or compare who cracked the… Read More
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Roman Sprouts?
I’m here to tell you….and I never would have predicted it…not even my mother would have guessed…I love Brussels sprouts! That’s right. I’ll own it. I now love Brussels sprouts! We never ate them when I was growing up. My… Read More
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Cranberry Creations!
What ingredient makes you feel likes it’s winter? I posed this question to my good friend Cary, and she immediately had an answer. I was grappling with my own thoughts…Brussels sprouts, potatoes, tenderloin, nuts, ginger, or how about cinnamon? The… Read More
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Lasagna Amoré
I have a friend, Gina, who prepares amazing Italian dishes. Because she has been cooking since she was a young girl, she feels very comfortable in the kitchen. In fact, Gina barely needs to consult her recipes. Like any good Italian… Read More
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Dinner Club
Have you ever participated in a dinner club? Some folks call it a supper club or a potluck dinner. When my hubby and I were first married, we got together with three other couples about every six weeks for a… Read More