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Collard Greens, Cornmeal, and Sausage Soup (Sopa de Fob)

I have a firm rule- no gifts from clients. However, this year a client had the idea we would all make recipe cards and everyone would exchange them in group.  I couldn’t argue with this idea as everyone seemed on … Continue reading

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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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