Colorful recipes with seasonal food
Sometimes an idea pops in my head and it sounds so good that I’m sure someone else must have thought of it already, but then a quick search of the internets results in nothing! I was inspired to make these because the kind folks at Sanzo had sent me some microwave popcorn and furikake in…
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Quite a few things have changed since I posted my first rendition of beef noodle soup on this blog 14 years ago (it was my 3rd blog post ever!): I’ve gotten better at cooking; I went through a vegan, then vegetarian, then pescatarian stint; and I started posting on Instagram. I’d say I’m more of…
Hello! It’s been a while. Sue and I have been away from the blog for a few months but, not to worry, we’re trying to get back to posting more! I thought I would share this amazing find as our welcome back recipe. A 2 ingredient side dish for all of you keto, low…
What to do with that rhubarb quickly piling up in the garden? So many choices. So many delicious choices. But… have you ever made a margarita with it? Now, if you want something refreshing and family friendly, try our Rhubarb Lemonade (recipe HERE) If you want something refreshing and more adultish… try this recipe. Sweet strawberries…
Guys! I finally won. For those of you who don’t know… Sue and I have been hosting a Chopped-style cooking contest on Facebook every week while everyone is self isolating. Something to keep us distracted and have some fun. Anyway…. I think we’ve done 6 or 7 of the contests and I have NEVER won….
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I found a few photos on Pinterest of Nanaimo bars turned into truffles and I thought…I need to try that; they would look so cute on a plate of Christmas cookies. Not to mention the whole perfect-size-to-pop-in-your-mouth thing they have going on. Ok… they are a bit fussy because you have to dip each one…
Lemon and blueberries go together like peanut butter and chocolate except, instead of being all heavy and decadent, they are light and fresh and airy. Make them during the dreary winter weather for a reminder of all things summer. Or, you know, make them whenever because they are ridiculously delicious and easy to whip up….
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Back in January I found an incredible deal for airfare to St. Thomas so I went ahead and booked it along with four nights at the Marriott Frenchman’s Reef using my points. Even though the weather forecast the weeks up to the trip showed a lot of possible rain, it turned out to be beautiful…
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