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What Do Fresh Almonds Look Like? Ep281

posted August 17, 2010 in Raw Radiant Health

See what fresh almonds look like and how to open them!!! What Do Fresh Almonds Look Like? Ep281 Interested in trying the Raw Food Diet, or learning how to do it right?!!! Join the next 7 Day Raw Food Challenge– you’ll receive Recipes, a full Men (read full article)

Recipe from the ’50s – Honey Almond Sauce

posted August 16, 2010 in Carol Egbert

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Recipe from the ’50s – Honey Almond Sauce

posted August 16, 2010 in Carol Egbert

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Mango Nuts Payasam for MEC Potluck Party

posted August 16, 2010 in My Receipes

I made this payasam for my father-in-law's 27th day ceremony.  Since Srivalli's MEC Potluck Party is going on, thought of making it in microwave.  This is the first time, I am making a payasam in microwave.  There are few reasons I pic (read full article)

Sunday Night Blues

posted August 15, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

The heat never came! We’re sittin’ pretty at 83 degrees right now, and the cool breeze plus mild temps (compared to what we’ve been experiencing,) lured me out under the umbrella on my back deck to read all afternoon. Eclipse, nat (read full article)

Chocolate and Courgette Cupcakes - Vegan

posted August 15, 2010 in Chocolate Log Blog

I always find cooking vegan cakes a challenge as I am rather wedded to my butter and eggs and now yogurt.  I was surprised to find, however, that I enjoyed the vegan cake I made last year for my annual birthday cake ritual at work. Good as it was th (read full article)

Goodbye San Francisco – Crostata with blueberries and yogurt cream

posted August 15, 2010 in Citron et Vanille

Arrivederci San Francisco – crostata ai mirtilli con crema allo yogurt It’s time to take a little time off and go where the sun is always happy and shining, not the Caribbeans but Baja Mexico. California has been under a horrendous weat (read full article)

{Baking} CHOCOLATE ALMOND BISCOTTI ... the fuss about Valrhona

posted August 12, 2010 in Passionate About Baking

"There's nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with CHOCOLATE!"Linda Grayson, "The Pickwick Papers"Sometimes life springs wonderful surprises, and I sit back reminiscing about how... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs (read full article)

Ginger Garlic Coleslaw

posted August 11, 2010 in Iceberg to Arugula

Ginger Garlic Coleslaw is a post from: Iceberg to Arugula I love coleslaw. Not the drippy, gloppy variety that no one ever owns up to bringing to the family pot luck. But the crispy, crunchy, thoughtfully accented and textured variety. Is that too m (read full article)

Birthday Cakes Extravaganza

posted August 10, 2010 in Chocolate Log Blog

Another post which is a little tardy in surfacing. It was that time of year again and as custom requires, I was due to bring in cakes for my work colleagues. I try to do something different each year, this is what I managed last year. For the vega (read full article)

Secret Sauce

posted August 10, 2010 in Danica\'s Daily

While I was at Target the other day, I happened to see that Starbuck’s had a new line of coffees out ~ Vanilla, Caramel and Cinnamon. I LOVE cinnamon in my coffee and often sprinkle it on top. I LOVE Starbuck’s coffee so I could (read full article)

The Straw that Broke the Flight Attendant’s Back

posted August 10, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

Alert the presses, it’s officially the wettest summer on record for Iowa! Well actually, no need to alert the press – that’s who I heard it from. Apparently we had some crazy storms again last night, which I again heard none of, a (read full article)

Lamb Rogan Josh

posted August 10, 2010 in FoodForFriendsYeah

This is the very first curry I dared to make from scratch and thankfully it turned out very well! The flavours are quite rich and not too spicy, so you could add more chilli powder to suit your taste. Serves 4  850g shoulder of lamb, cut into bit (read full article)

Capellini with Pesto Alla Trapanese

posted August 10, 2010 in Sugar Pies

When most Americans think of pesto we tend to think of the green pesto or Pesto Genovese which is made with fresh basil, olive oil, pine nuts and cheese. However, the different regions of Italy (and indeed many towns) have their own pesto recipes and (read full article)

Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

posted August 09, 2010 in Cheese Curd in Paradise

I made a nice salad to serve along side my mojo chicken. This was a quick dressing I threw together, and it turned out awesome. I love the flavor or maple and dijon. I topped a mix green salad with apple, walnut, and almonds. Enjoy! Ingredients1 T m (read full article)

Take Us Back to Pulinos, Puleaze!!

posted August 09, 2010 in Harriet Magpie

Nothing is better in New York than good food, good wine, or good company. And last night we had the perfect combination of them all. We Magpies were looking for a trendy restaurant to go to that was popular and hopefully not too pricey. We decid (read full article)

Key Lime Pie with Meringue & Fresh Strawberries

posted August 05, 2010 in Susannah\'s {Kitchen} Aprons

Gourmet Magazine's Legacy Lives OnSadly, Gourmet Magazine came to an end last year. However, its legacy of culinary excellence will surely continue to grace the kitchens and dining tables of the world’s most discerning palates.I finally found my re (read full article)

Tea Party and Coffee House Ideas

posted August 04, 2010 in Tea Diva

Happy party guests at our coffee house fundraiser. My husband and I do a lot of fundraising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through our local Team in Training chapter. We recently hosted a Coffee House at our house, to help us with our (read full article)

Blackberry-Almond Shortbread Squares

posted August 04, 2010 in La Mia Vita Dolce

I really need to start exercising some restraint at the farmer’s market.  If you could only see my fridge during the summer months.  I have bowls and bowls of juicy berries and fresh fruit of all kinds.  I always way over buy.  The three of (read full article)

Orange Fired Trout Almondine

posted August 04, 2010 in Smoky Mountain Cafe

This sounds like some fancy-smanchy dish and a taskmaster of a recipe, but actually it is very simple.  It's more of a method than a recipe.  Here, I'll show you what I'm talking about.Lay a piece of aluminum foil approximately 12 to 15 inc (read full article)

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