Recipes from Chef Nancy Waldeck
Ten Ways to Take Care of YOURSELF During the Holidays!
Check out the easy and light granola recipe at the end of this blog! We recently hosted a class with wonderful teacher Angela Buttimer about taking care of OURSELVES during the holiday season. If you weren't able to come - here is my heartfelt handout. I'm thinking...
read moreSangria for Real Sangria Lovers!
What to drink at a hot summer party? Well, a big pitcher of cold, refreshing sangria of course! Thanks Elizabeth for reminding me that it's sangria time. Here's my easy, foolproof sangria recipe that will "stand up" not only to the heat, but any kind of appetizer as...
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Sangria for Real Sangria Lovers!
What to drink at a hot summer party? Well, a big pitcher of cold, refreshing sangria of course! Thanks Elizabeth for reminding me that it's sangria time. Here's my easy, foolproof sangria recipe that will "stand up" not only to the heat, but any kind of appetizer as...
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Southern Made Better at the Brookhaven Farmers Market
Saturday morning dawned clear and hot! Not too warm for the shoppers at the Brookhaven Farmer's Market, tho. A group gathered with me at 10 to share some ideas and samples about good cooking using local produce! Thanks to Manager Yusef from the Cooks Warehouse for...
read moreSouthern Made Better at the Brookhaven Farmers Market
Saturday morning dawned clear and hot! Not too warm for the shoppers at the Brookhaven Farmer's Market, tho. A group gathered with me at 10 to share some ideas and samples about good cooking using local produce! Thanks to Manager Yusef from the Cooks Warehouse for...
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Sugarplums, Espresso Sea Salt Dusted Almond Chocolate Bark and other Dessert Treats
The Taste and Savor team was in the kitchen on Saturday, creating a luscious dessert buffet celebration. We love it when we can showcase sweets that are so tasty, you don’t even know they are better-for-you! Among the recipes that we cooked up, one of the hands-down...
read moreA Visit to Lee’s Bakery: A Guest Post by Healthy Sous-Chef Partyologist, Lea Bowen
How could I not be intrigued by a bakery bearing my name? Of course we will overlook the fact that their spelling of "Lea" is incorrect. All jokes aside, I had been looking forward to trying Lee's Bakery for several weeks. Lee's is a Vietnamese bakery specializing...
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A Visit to Lee’s Bakery: A Guest Post by Healthy Sous-Chef Partyologist, Lea Bowen
How could I not be intrigued by a bakery bearing my name? Of course we will overlook the fact that their spelling of "Lea" is incorrect. All jokes aside, I had been looking forward to trying Lee's Bakery for several weeks. Lee's is a Vietnamese bakery specializing...
read more3 Things I Learned This Week with Taste and Savor!
This post was written by our wonderful intern, Mary Rob Murfee. Mary Rob is a graduate of the University of Alabama, and is pursuing her RD certification. Thanks Mary Rob!The Best Roasted and Smoked Pecan RecipeI love salted toasted pecans! My tried and true recipe...
read more3 Things I Learned This Week with Taste and Savor!
This post was written by our wonderful intern, Mary Rob Murfee. Mary Rob is a graduate of the University of Alabama, and is pursuing her RD certification. Thanks Mary Rob! The Best Roasted and Smoked Pecan Recipe I love salted toasted pecans! My tried and true recipe...
read more3 Things I Learned This Week w/ Chef Nancy & Chef Lea
My name is Mary Rob Murfee and I am excited to be Chef Nancy’s new intern! I graduated from The University of Alabama last May, and have been completing a dietetic internship here in Atlanta in order to become a Registered Dietitian. My rotation with Taste and Savor...
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3 Things I Learned This Week w/ Chef Nancy & Chef Lea
My name is Mary Rob Murfee and I am excited to be Chef Nancy’s new intern! I graduated from The University of Alabama last May, and have been completing a dietetic internship here in Atlanta in order to become a Registered Dietitian. My rotation with Taste and Savor...
read moreNew York Inspirations: A Guest Post, by Healthy Sous-Chef Partyologist, Lea Bowen
The beginning of this month found me in New York City for my first ever, International Association of Culinary Professionals conference. Chef Nancy and I were lucky enough to spend seven days in the Big Apple, seeing the sights, attending the culinary conference and...
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New York Inspirations: A Guest Post, by Healthy Sous-Chef Partyologist, Lea Bowen
The beginning of this month found me in New York City for my first ever, International Association of Culinary Professionals conference. Chef Nancy and I were lucky enough to spend seven days in the Big Apple, seeing the sights, attending the culinary conference and...
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10 Fantastic Uses for Leftover Herbs
By now, almost everyone has heard that herbs are good for us. But what to do with those leftover leaves, sprigs and bunches? Try some of these ideas – or create your own! Make your own herb salad mix: Instead of putting herbs in your salad dressing, toss the leaves of...
read moreGoing Bananas! A Guest Post: By Healthy Sous-Chef Partyologist, Lea Bowen
Whether I'm talking about the tropical fruit or it's alternate definition of "craziness", my house is always chock full of bananas!In my never ending quest to get my children to eat healthier, I try to introduce them to new foods on a weekly basis. Not surprisingly,...
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Going Bananas! A Guest Post: By Healthy Sous-Chef Partyologist, Lea Bowen
Whether I'm talking about the tropical fruit or it's alternate definition of "craziness", my house is always chock full of bananas!In my never ending quest to get my children to eat healthier, I try to introduce them to new foods on a weekly basis. Not surprisingly,...
read moreCream of Mushroom Soup and Wine
Luscious Unctuous, Rich and Creamy. Four words that describe this easy, healthy and delicious Wild Mushroom Soup! Make it tonight and enjoy it all week - it freezes well, too!Rich Wild Mushroom Soup 2 TB Unsalted Butter, Divided 1 TB Olive Oil 1 Yellow Onion, finely...
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Angels Trump Cupid This Valentine’s Day: A Guest Post, by Healthy Sous-Chef Partyologist, Lea Bowen
This week, I had the great pleasure of attending the Angels on Earth Valentine Luncheon, benefiting Cancer Wellness at Piedmont. It is not often that I have the opportunity to dress up on a Tuesday afternoon for a leisurely luncheon at a country club. I must clean up...
read moreAngels Trump Cupid This Valentine’s Day: A Guest Post, by Healthy Sous-Chef Partyologist, Lea Bowen
This week, I had the great pleasure of attending the Angels on Earth Valentine Luncheon, benefiting Cancer Wellness at Piedmont. It is not often that I have the opportunity to dress up on a Tuesday afternoon for a leisurely luncheon at a country club. I must clean up...
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