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• 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

• Southern Bacon Dripping Collards & Corn

  

  In my humble opinion, nothin’ beats a good pot of collards…well, unless it’s a great pot of collards with extra flavor added with just a few ingredients. Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sweet Dark Cherry Buttermilk Pancakes

  

  If you want to feel like it’s summertime year-round, especially with fruit, then look not further than the frozen fruits and Dole’s fabulous selection. Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~Pan Seared Cod with Arugula Campari Tomatoes & Fig Balsamic Glaze~

  

  When I’m shopping at the grocery store, I don’t use lists~~I have a mental tally of what I may need to get in terms of staples~~yes, sometimes I end up with 3... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~grilled Salmon & Couscous~

  

  There’s nothing not to love about this dish! It’s healthy. It’s easy. It’s eatable for a couple of days. It’s beautiful to look at. It’s full of flavor. It’s... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Breakfast Salad Eggs

  

  Pretty eggs. Healthy eggs. Easy eggs. Have your salad with your eggs! This is one of those breakfast dishes that just makes you happy because it’s so dang... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Garlic Onion Rustic Mashed Potatoes with Fresh Herbs

  

  There’s not a potato I don’t like~~mashed, boiled, baked, fried, toasted, roasted, basted and tasted~~nothing better. And, these mashed taters, yes, lumpy at... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES