Zucchini Bread… and a winner!!

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“I got the call today I didn’t wanna  hear, But I knew that it would come…” Don Henley, “The Heart of the Matter” And come, it did. My cousin called a few days ago to ...

Kale Salad with Dates, Pine Nuts and Feta.. and a Giveaway!

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Wallet feeling a bit light from the holidays?? I have just the thing.. a new giveaway! Yes, I’ve got a $50 gift certificate to CSN Stores. So whether you are looking to spruce up your ...

Chicken Stew with Lemon, Potatoes, Artichokes and Olives

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So, last week I convinced you to make a jar of preserved lemons… and now the question is ‘what do I do with them”? Well, as promised, here is a recipe that uses preserved lemons. ...

What I learned… Food Blogger Camp 2011

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Hola!!! While you all have been working hard trying to stay warm this week, I’ve been working hard too – at the Grand Velas Riviera Maya Resort in Cancun, Mexico attending Food Blogger Camp 2011. ...

When life hands you lemons.. preserve them!

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Well, not exactly – the saying actually suggests making lemonade but I think in winter preserving them is better !! Preserved lemons are a common ingredient in North African  dishes – tangines, couscous and salads. ...

Endive with Tangerines, Pomegranates and Salmon

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January is here with its cold and dreary days. Everyone it seems is feeling a bit down about their wallet and their waistline  after the excitement of the holidays. But cheer up, I have just ...

Hogmanay, First Footing and a Veal Chop…

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Say what?? No, I haven’t had a “wee dram” as my Gran would say but I realize this  title perhaps needs a bit of explanation.  For those of you who aren’t Scottish, a brief introduction. ...

The Madness Continues… Caramelized onion and bacon crostatas

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I honestly thought I’d conquered my obsession with appetizers.. sadly I have not. So please bear with me, this is the last one for a while .. I think The other night I was lying ...

Why Twitter is good for you – Duck Confit Nachos

Thumbnail image for Why Twitter is good for you – Duck Confit Nachos December 20, 2010

It’s getting down to the wire… the “big day” is almost here and I’ve come down with a terrible case of Obsessive Compulsive Appetizer Disorder. I just can’t seem to help myself – I am ...