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• New York Strip Pomegranate Beef Stew

  

  When you cook this put on the Frank Sinatra music ‘New York New York’! I say even beef stew sometimes should be made with the finest cuts of beef, and, in this... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Boho Carrot Ginger Seasoning Cubes

  

  Sometimes in cooking a seasoning combination is called the ‘holy trinity’. Sometimes cooks call it a ‘mirepoix'(pronounced meer-pwah) which is a French word. Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tandoori Coconut Jasmine Rice with Water Chestnuts & Vegetables

  

  Wnen I created this recipe, I thought it would serve eight plus~~after four of us had it for dinner and there was just about 2 cups remaining, I revised to say... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemon Coconut Rose Cake

  

  Have you ever watched the Rose Parade (as in the New Year’s Day Rose Parade) while ringing in the new year? I do and have about every single year~~never in my... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Rigatoni with Smoked Italian Sausage & Chicken

  

  Growing up pasta, well, rigatoni in particular, was my three boys’ favorite! I’d do different sauces, the bolognese being their favorite, and this meaty almost... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Turkish Lamb Asiago Meatballs

  

  Meatballs that you’ll eat like gum balls! These luscious luvs have bursts of asiago cheese in them that’s an unexpected surprise. Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chunky Fresh Salmon Scallion Olive Salad

  

  Whenever I buy salmon, I always try to buy an extra couple of pounds because if I’m going to pan sear it for one meal, I can use the leftover salmon the next da... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roasted Acorn Squash & Hardwood Smoked Bacon

  

  You might think you’re eating a sweet potato or yam, but the outer green skin gives it away as a squash. Lots of time, these small baby squashes and pumpkins ar... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Carrot Cake Pineapple Date Nut Waffles

  

  A carrot cake won the 2013 World Food Championships~~the winner took home $50,000 that day for his family’s recipe. Not too shabby, huh? It’s just incredible ho... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mediterranean Slow Roasted Pot Roast

  

  There’s just so much about this ‘pot roast’ that’s not a ‘pot roast’…what I mean by that is that while this is a cheap, relatively speaking, cut of meat~~I... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Eggo Granola Apple Frittata

  

  This recipe is perfect for weekend morning treat! It’s easy, quick and boholicious. Since Eggo is running their annual contest, I thought I’d throw my eggo... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 4 Boho Ideas for the Home

  

  You probably have so much in your home already that you can use and re-purpose to give your space that eclectic vibrant boho look. Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Almond Orange Blossom Macaroons

  

  When I make Boston Cream Pie, I use about 6 egg yolks for the cream filling. You know what that means? It leaves me with lots of egg whites! Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baby & Dumpling Squash

  

  Seasonal vegetables are always the best because they’re fresh and usually the costs are down because of the availability. In the Fall, there’s nothing like... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spatchcock Pineapple Rosemary Chicken

  

  No doubt, chicken is one popular bird, and folks love different ways to serve up the clucker! When you ‘spatchcock’ a chicken you not only speed up the cooking... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Birthday Surprise from Africa!

  

  Birthdays~~they mean different things to everyone. As I’ve gone through life, birthdays have progressed from parties, gifts, cakes and celebrations, of varying... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~dark Red Cherry Ricotta Cheesecake Jars~

  

  There are some things that I make that I just want to nuzzle my entire face into~~I mean forget the fork or spoon…just dive in face first! This is one of those... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cuban Black Turtle Beans with Yogurt Sour Cream Lime Cilantro Sauce

  

  One spoonful of these beans and you’ll think you’ve hit pay dirt! I mean I totally amaze myself sometimes with the depths of flavor that are created when I star... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 5 Tips to Boho Your Fall Table

  

  Seasons bring so much to life—it’s the delicious reminder that nothing’s constant and change is good—letting go of the old and embracing the new~~from new... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spicy Garbanzo Beans Cucumbers Red Onions & Grapes

  

  Salads can get boring unless you open your mind’s eye to the possibilities beyond the regulars~~you know…tomatoes, lettuce. I love a salad that’s a meal, too. Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES