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Boozy Pomegranate Cider

We recently were invited to one of those holiday parties. After someone took my coat, a gentleman approached me with a beautiful serving tray and offered me a shot. Oops, I mean a cute hobbit size “cup” of cider (this host … Continue reading

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What the hell is cauliflower rice?

Pulling ingredients out of the fridge, my spouse asked what I was making. I smiled and said, “Making cauliflower rice”.  He looked at my ingredients and said, “Why not make risotto?” I looked at him and said, “Great idea!” (real … Continue reading

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White Beets Meet Summer Salad

White beets- have you ever heard of such a thing? Real life moment: I hadn’t until I spotted them at a farmer’s market. The nice salesgirl was quick to educate me “White beets lack the earthy, strong beet flavor that … Continue reading

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What the hell is a Mexican zucchini?

What the hell is a Mexican zucchini? That was my first thought as I looked at the pretty display of squash. My second and third questions- Were the Mexicans offended by the name? and What the hell made it different … Continue reading

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Rhubarb Meets Liquor

The beautiful stalks of bright red rhubarb caught my eye. I just had to pluck one and place it in my basket, even though I know rhubarb was not my thing. Then again, I honestly don’t know the last time … Continue reading

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