I absolutely love having fresh flowers in my home. There is just something about seeing flowers when I walk into my kitchen that puts a smile on my face. I also love when my Kroger marks down big bouquets of flowers because it give me permission to splurge and treat myself. When I saw this […]
Practicing yoga for concentration is a good idea as it reduces fluctuations in mind. Enough studies lend credence to this claim. So, here are the poses to try.
Few aspects of Southern country cookery are more maligned and misunderstood than the issue of how long to cook vegetables, such as fresh snap beans. Cynics raise a great hue and cry that green beans should be only teased with cooking, leaving them as firm and bright as an emerald. But unless one is dealing only with those prissy stringless beans the thickness of dental floss, there is nothing smart about that prevailing wisdom. We Appalachian cooks know better. We know beans.
I started collecting vintage fake fruits and veggies from estate sales and thrift stores. You know, the kind everyone else walks right past. With a bit of paint, I tried to make some of the fake produce look realistically spoiled.
" MY CURRENT... ORANGE STATE OF MIND " Jason has gone to my happy place without me. A week-long business trip to New York, by himself, is just about as much salt as you can rub on a bloody wound of someone who's doing her time in doggy-prison. Right. Perhaps I've failed to mention that for the...
Does your town have an annual festival dedicated to its favorite squash? Mine does. It’s the Bywater Mirliton Festival, an autumn event held in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans with music, food, and — of course — mirlitons, the green, bumpy, pear-shaped squash that grows on vines around the city. You might know the mirliton by another name (hint: the plant is native to Mexico), but nowhere else is the squash cooked and eaten quite the same way as it is in New Orleans.
These delicious garden-fresh dinners will put you in that feel-good summery mood instantly!
A seasonal tart, perfect for brunch, lunch or an appetizer. For a super quick version, replace the crust with puff pastry.
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Creamy macadamia nut cheese and hummus served with roasted and fresh vegetables! The perfect 30-minute plant-based snack or appetizer.
This easy roasted cabbage recipe is delicious. As the cabbage roasts in the oven, it browns, turns tender, and becomes sweet. Cabbage may sound boring, but this is one of our favorite side dishes. White cabbage is our favorite for this recipe, but other cabbage varieties will work (roast times may vary).
Recipe for magic peppers adapted from Sally Schneider’s The Improvisational Cook Notes: The only part of this recipe I suggest you following to a T (or mostly to a T) is the time (25 to 30 min) and temperature (450ºF). Otherwise, just toss the peppers — however many you have on hand — with oil to taste and season with salt and pepper to taste. As noted above, the magic peppers can be used in countless ways from free-form tarts to pasta salads to bruschetta.
Potato latkes are a must during Chanukah! Fried potatoes with a side of sour cream and applesauce make these golden beauties a must try side dish.
These pics would make any Hobbit proud, that’s for sure.
Ahh September. Warm days, cool nights and loads of pumpkin spice latte and muffins appearing. Growing up, I always remember that September was a hot month. Here in California- it doesn’t always feel like fall until around October. And so… for me, summer kind of continues to be my state of mind for a bit.…
The right pre-bedtime snack can help you sleep more soundly and wake up feeling fully energized. Here’s how to blend up a tasty glass for a good night’s sleep.
Get your Pizza fix with these healthy Cheesy Beef and Mushroom Stuffed Zucchini Boats. Filled with ground beef, mushrooms and tomato sauce, they are gluten-free, primal and so easy to make that you'll end up eating them over and over again!
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Honey Glazed Rainbow Carrots from Trader Joe’s are an easy side dish roasted and caramelized to perfection in just 20 minutes. Perfect holiday side dish!
100's Of Clean Eating Recipes For Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Dessert. The Best List Of Delicious Recipes To Improve Your Eating Habits!
Veggie Dip Shooters are the perfect way to bring veggies and dip to potlucks and parties. It's easy to make these quick grab-and-go veggie snacks.
The next state we are going to concentrate for the Mega Marathon is Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh is one of the seven North Eastern states of India. And the huge challenge for all the blogge…
