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

Thumbnail image for Endive with Tangerines, Pomegranates and Salmon January 3, 2011

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

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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 ...

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