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• Persian Walnut Cookies (naan-e Gerdooi)

  

  I have this amazingly talented foodie friend, Lin, who lives in England, and her blog is Lin's Food. She's traveled the world. Lived in many locales. Her food i... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ricotta Dumpling with Raspberry Sauce

  

  Every now and then when you're cooking you need a no brainer~~a recipe that's easy to do, has some shortcuts, and gives you the satisfaction you're looking for... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Harissa Buttermilk Baby Back Ribs

  

  Buttermilk is oftentimes used as a marinade for chicken. But pork? And, a rack of baby back ribs at that! So, this is what Boho cooking's all about~~venturin... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Elk Meatloaf & Green Chiles

  

  Elk meat. It's healthy. It's good for you. It's also very tender and doesn't need marinating. Plus, if you get the farm-raised, you don't have the 'gamey'... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Iced Tea + Lemonade

  

  Summer is not summer without two things: iced tea + lemonade! I love teaming with the International Housewares Association's Inspired Home to review products... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate Cinnamon Iced Coffee

  

  Some leftover coffee from the morning's pot can become an afternoon chocolate cinnamon iced coffee with just a tad bit of creativity! Or this can be an after... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Slow Cooked Garlic Onion Pork with Dates & Pineapple

  

  Slow cooked garlic onion pork is worth all the effort~~well, if you consider about 15 minutes of prep 'work' and then after that the oven does the 'work'. I... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spicy Salami & Red Onion Folds

  

  Creating tasty food should be un-complicated, and sometimes it helps to use convenience items that simplify the process, save time, and don't compromise on... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• the Clothesline Talks

  Backroads when driving offer the most charming glimpses into history and the past. Unless you're really in a hurry to get somewhere, I say avoid those big... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Southern Shrimp Salad

  

  Living in the South and on the coast, we're really lucky to have the world's finest seafood at our fingertips, and, literally in our front yard, which is the... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fresh Peach Skillet Pie

  

  Being a South Carolina girl, I know good peaches~~we have some of the best. However, when I come to Colorado, I've met my Palmetto state's match! Palisade,... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cleopatra’s Waldorf Salad

  

  Now why in the world would I call this 'cleopatra's waldorf salad'? Well, a few reasons. As we know Cleopatra was the exotic goddess pharaoh of the Egypt.... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Smoked Paprika Salmon Chunks

  

  Salmon is a beautiful seafood to prepare. And, there's so many ways to twist salmon into something new each time you eat it. From the way you cook it, poach,... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ally & Life

  

  When I do interviews like these, you'll learn something new about me...yes, ally life ...that's what I want...to get you to dig into the heart and soul of me... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Refreshing Basil Watermelon

  

  How could watermelon get any sweeter or better? Well, if you add some spritzer to it that's infused with basil, lemon and honey! This watermelon is like a... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 10 Ways to Better Skin

  I'm lucky to have good genes. Without getting real scientific or technical, I think good genes are the foundation or blueprint for what goes on in your life as... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spicy Bean Salad

  

  This bean salad is what landed me my first cut with auditioning for FOX network show, Masterchef. Yes, in that initial audition I made this dish and served it... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bourbon Drenched Oatmeal Cookies

  

  Oatmeal cookies seem so Americana to me! I remember growing up and Mom making them sometimes~~I think I love the chewy brown sugary taste with a crunch of... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Adriatic Asiago Cheese Sauce

  

  The Adriatic Sea is just amazingly beautiful. And, when you're on the Dalmation coast of Croatia, it seems even more spectacular and glorious! The waters shimme... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• French Onion Beef Sliders

  

  When I make a beef roast, like what we call 'stringy beef' because it's a less expensive cut of beef, usually chuck, that's full of flavor, but must cook... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES