August 2012

So as many of you know, I have several friends who are on gluten free diets, including three people at work. Since I make treats for my co-workers on their birthdays, I usually feel bad when the treat is not …

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This weekend, Los Angeles is going to be seeing 100 degree weather. For a girl like me who wants to stay healthy, eat home cooked meals, but has no air conditioning, this seems to be a challenge. I turned my …

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Hello Folks! I have to start by saying that I love a good cut of red meat. I tried my hand at making a beef brisket only a few months ago and have been refining the way I like to …

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So my best friend in the whole world recently sent me a Toddy Cold Brew System. She claimed it would make a lovely, acid-free iced coffee — and she was very, very right. It’s pretty similar to the iced coffee I …

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That’s right you heard me: garlic goat cheese dip. This goat cheese dip will knock you off your socks — good for dipping veggies, crackers, or if you’re feeling wild, melon. Start with 2/3 cup sour cream. You can see …

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I was in Chicago this past weekend visiting my parents, siblings, cousin, and grandma. My mom and dad have a garden in the back, and my mom was telling us about her plethora of eggplant. We briefing discussed frying them …

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So if you’ve ever come home after a night of wine, or too much sun, or simply being out just too late you know what it feels like to really, really need some water. In the summer, I feel like these …

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