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A few years ago, one of my New Year’s resolutions was to get better about using up leftovers. So, after  making the Fig and Pistachio crackers, I still had pistachios. Now I know those might ...

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Bruleed Brie …. and a Giveaway!!

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by Nancy on October 9, 2011

I love cheese. To those of you who’ve been reading this blog for a while, this comes as no surprise. Cheese regularly makes an appearance here on the Table – in anything  from hot dips ...

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This past weekend I spent with my Dad’s side of the family – a boisterous,  loving and close knit   “Irish Clan”. The occasion was  to say good bye to my Uncle – the patriarch ...

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Chili Con Queso

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by Nancy on August 25, 2011

Buenos Dias!!! This week, we’ve been having a bit of a “fiesta” around here… the occasion being the arrival of an ENTIRE case of Hatch chiles from Melissa’s Produce! If you haven’t become acquainted with ...

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Bruleed Strawberries

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by Nancy on August 18, 2011

Like most people, during the summer I like to keep it simple. Given the overwhelming abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables there is really no need to make things complicated and there are hundreds of ...

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Spanish Gazpacho

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by Nancy on August 1, 2011

I’m b-a-a-a-c-k!!!!! And Texas did not disappoint – it was HOT! Well, at least to this native Southern Californian. Having never lived more than a mile from the beach I am just not used to ...

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Zucchini Silver Dollars

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by Nancy on July 15, 2011

a.k.a. – What to do with a surplus of zucchini Maybe you have this problem – or know someone who does – a garden that produces far more zucchini than one could ever hope to ...

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Sometimes the world is much smaller than you think (more on this in a moment). A few weeks ago I was at the California Dietetic Association Conference and while touring the exhibits had a great ...

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Mexican Chocolate Pots de Creme

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by Nancy on May 23, 2011

Perched upon the upper shelf in my kitchen are four of these little pots de creme cups. To be honest, I am not entirely sure how they got there. Years ago, as I sat in ...

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