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Asparagus, Broccoli , Cauliflower – Oh my!

I looked in the fridge today and notice a lot of hobbit portions of vegetables. I am talking like a stalk of broccoli and a little human hand size handful of asparagus. I had no clue why I saved these … Continue reading

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Crab Ravioli with Roasted Red Bell-Pepper & Lemon Sauce

My sister held up fresh ravioli and said, “This looks so good, but why doesn’t it come with sauce!” My sister asked for the million time as we shopped Costco. I looked at her and said, because you make it … Continue reading

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Roasted Broccoli with Garlic

Do you have any quick broccoli recipes ? I decided To finish off my Costco bag of broccoli  by roasting  them in a similar method as I  roasted my cauliflower. Roasting  vegetables enhances and intensifies their natural flavour, causing the natural … Continue reading

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Spiced Shrimp and Chickpea Salad

I came across this blog post and thought yummy, I need to make this winter be damn. Which I did it, but I warn you- nothing about my salad is South African. I am a firm believer in using what … Continue reading

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How to Preserve Fresh Herbs for Later

Life’s been busy, but today I found time to do a serious harvest and pruning because my garden is out of control (and garden season is sadly coming to a close for me). I need to save as many herbs … Continue reading

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