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What Do Fresh Almonds Look Like? Ep281
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)
Mango Nuts Payasam for MEC Potluck Party
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!!
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
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
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
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
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)



