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I love summer produce. As soon as the cherries appear at the farmers’ market, I know that apricots, peaches, and plums won’t be far behind. But those aren’t the only summer fruits I look forward to. I also love heirloom…
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Now that the temperatures are finally warming up around here and the snow and ice have finally started to melt, it’s time to start thinking about warmer recipes. You know, recipes that are good for spring and summer picnics or…
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Strawberries are finally in season and they’re amazing. While it’s true that here in Southern California we have strawberries year round, you can absolutely taste the difference between the ones from the greenhouse and those from the farms. The farm…
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I love chocolate and cinnamon. While both are great on their own, put them together and you have a rich dessert that’s a little spicy. It’s seriously one of my favorite flavor combinations. So, when I found these Mexican Chocolate…
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So, last week I made a delicious noodle dish for the Lunar New Year thanks to some amazing produce from the folks at Melissa’s Produce. Well, I’m back this week with another awesome Asian-inspired dish. This week we use beef…
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The Lunar New Year started on Sunday and goes through February 15th. It’s a time of celebration all over the world. There are wishes to be made, food to be enjoyed, and plenty of hope and good fortune for the…
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Even though we’re getting into the citrus season, apples are still ever-present and new varieties are showing up weekly. (One of my favorites, the Sundowner, just hit the market last week!) I love apples, especially the tart, crunchy kind. You…
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Now that we’re through Christmas, there’s just one more holiday before we can pack up all the decorations and look ahead to 2023: New Year’s. While you’ll see a lot of recipes for champagne cocktails for New Year’s Eve, I’m…
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Several flavors come to mind when I think of the holidays: oranges, apples, cinnamon, cranberries, and nutmeg. Those flavors, combined or separate, always make me think of snowy evenings, crackling fires, and plenty of presents under the tree. They make…
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Thanksgiving is next week. And while you’re probably all set with your food menu, what about the cocktails? If you’re anything like me, there will be plenty of red and white wine. But what about a nice aperitif or digestif?…
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Have you noticed that over the past few years, certain food and beverages have been getting their own special days? I’m not kidding. There are even websites listing all the different days and which food, sweet treat or drink should…
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