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Mad Men and caviar
Yesterday, the official Season 5 key art for Mad Men was revealed – James Hibbard of Entertainment Weekly declared it “cryptic, artsy and just a tad… pretentious, perhaps? You be the judge.” A New...
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Spring Radish and Avocado Crostini
It’s time for another 5 Star Makeover Challenge! This month our ever-imaginative hosts decided to do something different and challenged us to have some fun with Junk Food! The mission, put forth by...
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Curry Cauliflower Dip
Memorial Weekend marks the beginning of summer and I am ready! We don’t have any plans for the three-day weekend, except waking up at 6:00 a.m. to greet the early birds at our everything-must-go...
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Japanese Steamed Clams from Just One Cookbook
It’s been fifteen years since we last moved and I had forgotten just how much time and work it requires! Even before the big day arrived there were weeks of planning and preparation, cleaning and...
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Farm to Your Table
I’m never too busy to lend my palate as a culinary judge, especially when it involves six of the most popular food trucks in Orange County and supporting local farmers at one of my favorite local...
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Surf City Mango Poke
As some of you know, I recently migrated from the burbs to beachside in Huntington Beach. I’ve come full circle: my first place in California, two decades ago, was a little apartment on Hermosa Avenue...
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Olympic Gold: Mediterranean Eggplant Rolls
Only 2 more days until the 2012 London Olympic Games 27! And, in honor of all that the Olympic games inspire, this month’s Five Star Makeover Challenge is a Greek meze roundup. The epitome of Greek...
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Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots
July is a great month: it is summer in all it’s glory, so of course it’s been declared National Ice Cream Month AND National Berry Month. I don’t know what organization determines these national...
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Cheese Board Pizza with Champagne Grapes
One of the perks I enjoy as a food blogger and recipe developer is saying “Yes” to the best in seasonal produce when companies like Melissa’s Produce email me asking if I’d like to receive some...
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Sweet Potato Crostini
What’s your go-to appetizer for a spontaneous get together? In our house it is…or was, crostini, that is until Don’s sodium restrictions required a closer look at how much bread we consumed. Believe...
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Heat up St. Patrick’s Day with Ghost Pepper Salted Guinness Pretzels
St. Patrick’s Day – what does it mean to you? Are you beyond the green beer? Cupcakes smothered in green frosting and candy sprinkles not your thing? Well, I think I may have something tasty for you...
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Spicing Up Father’s Day
Among my tips for low sodium cooking, spices and herbs are one of the easiest to adopt and most fun to experiment with. They’re readily available and can transform a blah dish into a totally...
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10 Skinny Dips & Salsas
Dips and salsas are instant party food and summer favorites – they are a breeze to make and can usually be prepared ahead of time which guarantees you more time to enjoy your guests and share in the...
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FigFest and Ten 5-Minute Fig Recipes
To me, figs have always signaled the beginning of my favorite season: Fall. Growing up in the Midwest, it was as if, .....
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Hard Cider and a Curry Chicken Salad with Moscato Grapes
Hard ciders are all the rage right now and it’s not just because Fall is in the air. The artisanal food revolution .....
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National Pistachio Day Recipes
The power of the pistachio is mine, but it can be yours too. One of my favorite nuts, I’m drawn to its .....
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And The Winner Is: Sofia from Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Arriving on the red carpet, is Sofia, her delicate rose complexion complemented by a cool platinum sheath of satin falling in folds .....
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Baked Coconut Shrimp
One of America’s all time favorite appetizers for any occasion is coconut shrimp – am I wrong? Unless, of course, you’re allergic .....
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Deliciously Healthy 4th of July Menu #lowsodium
I’ll say it again and then we’ll get on with celebrating the 4th of July! A Low Sodium diet does not have .....
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Shrimp and Shishito Peppers
Low in everything except flavor, shrimp and shishito peppers come together in a flash for a quick weekday meal or an impressive, .....
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