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• ~ham & Baby Swiss on Rye~

  

  Sometimes you just need a no brainer for a sandwich~~I really don’t even know why I’m making this a ‘recipe’ because it seems so simple and obvious. So, rather... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~whiskey Sour Lemon Ciambella~

  

  Silvia’s Cucina was my inspiration for this cake, which she calls ‘Lemon Olive Oil Ciambella’~~ciambella is Italian for donut~~I’ve made ~ciambellini de magro... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~ethiopian Pork Chops~

  

  My magic carpet has been spinning the globe in search of new and palate tingling spice mixtures, and, guess where I’ve landed? On the continent of Africa and th... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~ethiopian Berbere Spice Mix~

  

  Really you can’t mess this mixture up~~even if you tweak and add a little more of something, you’re going to get an amazing blend that will be wickedly good wit... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~asian Burgers with Spicy Savoy Cabbage Slaw~

  

  ‘Hi, I’m Ally I’m a burger addict.’ Just something about the layers of flavor from the charred and grilled meat to all the toppings you can layer on from... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~dark Cherry Yogurt Poundcake~

  

  This recipe is brought to you by DOLE Packaged Foods, however, all of the recipe development and creative food artistry, including the photography, is solely th... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~kitchen Artistry & Beauty~

  

  If you’re like me, you see art and beauty in your kitchen~~from a Mason jar with its ‘writing’ and glimmering shine after a good wash and dry to an ebony... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~cast Iron Skillet Ny Strip~

  

  Not much to say about this NY Strip other than it’s dang good! It tasted like something from a fancy steak house like Mortons or the Palm~~hummm, maybe better! Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~competitive Cooking & Food Styling I~

  

  With the Dole California CookOff 2014 launching soon, as well as other cooking contests currently running, these tips might just come in handy as you’re... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~are You the Next Dole Cookoff Winner~

  

  Grab the attention of the culinary team at Dole Packaged Foods and you could just be the next contender for a $25,000 grand prize! Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~butter Herb Garlic Grilled Chicken~

  

  This ~butter her garlic grilled chicken~ makes for a couple of fine meals~~remember, the carcass is full of nutrition once you’ve pretty much picked the bird... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~the Dole Summit 2014~

  

  This post is brought to you by DOLE Packaged Foods, however, all of the information and writing/ideas, including the photography, are solely the work of Ally. Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~dark Red Cherry Boneless Beef Country-style Ribs~

  

  This recipe is brought to you by DOLE Packaged Foods, however, all of the recipe development and creative food artistry, including the photography, is solely th... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~ottoman Empire Burger with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce & Mint Grilled Onions~

  

  The ‘ottoman empire burger’~~hummmm, sounds pretty amazing and fancy schmanzee, huh? Now just how did I get that name~~well, if you explore the ingredients,... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Peach Bourbon Turkey Tenderloin Breasts

  

  This recipe is brought to you by DOLE Packaged Foods, however, all of the recipe development and creative food artistry, including the photography, is solely th... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~madam’s Lace Cookies~

  

  A taste of Camelot~~this is a historical vintage recipe~~not mine but that of Marta Sgubin who was with the Kennedy family for 25+ years as governess, personal... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~kale Meatball Wraps~

  

  Before you bake these kale meatball wraps, you’ll think you’re looking at a dish of lovely flowers! Rather than roll the meat mixture entirely in the leaves, I... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~apple Pear Pie Stackers with Spiced Roasted Walnuts & Balsamic Reduction~

  

  Since today, March 14, is National Pi Day, I’m celebrating this mathematics phenom day, my loverrrrleeee luvs, with something PIlicious! Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~broccoli Slaw Tomato Garlic & Chives Egg Skillet Pie~

  

  If you’ve got eggs, you’ve got a meal! This skillet pie made kind of like a frittata or an omelette is full of veggies, melted cheese, and savory flavors! Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~spicy Paprika Labneh Sauce~

  

  What can I write about this? Something exotic like ‘I was traveling through Istanbul and happened upon the most seductively yummmeee food store where no one... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES