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Chocolate Chile Powder
How much fun to have been in the kitchen when this spicy delight was whipped up. What a great idea - the marriage of deep dark chocolate and smoky chipotle. How to use it? This week's Friday Four Gluten Free Chocolate Chile Cake is one great idea - but the...
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Scattered, Smothered and Covered…
I betcha didn’t know there was a Waffle House Museum. A tribute to all the scattered, smothered and covered that have been eaten?I have a fond spot in my heart for this roadside favorite, having eaten Christmas dinner there in1993. (Long story, trust me.) So, I was...
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Chocolate Chubby Cake
Sometimes it just has to be cake. Chocolate Cake, if you are asking my opinion. This cake is called a chubby cake – not because of its implication for our thighs – but for the coconut in the frosting that makes it round and “chubby”. My friend, Ann, the creative cook...
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Atlanta Junior League Tour of Kitchens
How hard it it to cook in a kitchen like this? On Sunday, I did a chef demo for the Junior League's Annual Tour of Kitchens. Karen graciously welcomed me into her home, and I made Healthy Snacks for Kids. And, they are healthy and delicious for adults, too!Almond...
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Taste The World
Saturday at Callanwolde was too much fun! Refugee Services held their annual "trip round the world of food". I had a great time showing people how to make a trio of easy and delicious recipes from Africa. My friend and fellow chef Beci Falkenberg made my job easy -...
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Mindful Tastes and Sips
When you think about "tasting" you may think it only applies to wine. Not so - and we proved it at Cancer Wellness at Piedmont last week. A fun group participated in a 5 course tasting, and appreciated not only the food and drinks, but Angela's Mindfulness direction....
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Wow - how time flies when you are having fun. Can't believe it's been 3 weeks since I posted a blog. I love what I am doing - so sometimes sitting down at the computer instead of cooking is challenging. Here's something I really enjoy - I am sharing a picture of some...
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Unexpected Gifts
It’s been a pink week for me! On Tuesday, I arrived to teach a private class at Cooks Warehouse and a present was waiting for me. The Brookhaven team knows me well - A “Glam Box” of Pink Lipsticks and Glosses were the perfect fun surprise! So in the spirit of...
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Sweets for the Sweet – Valentine Truffles
February is a wonderful month for those of us who love chocolate. Yeah! I would much rather a box of homemade candies than ones that are purchased, wouldn't you? I am sharing my super easy and delicious chocolate truffle recipe, so you can pass on the love, too. The...
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Veggie Overload!
A "terrific" trio of Angela, Shayna and me, (she said modestly:), presented a fun class at Cancer Wellness at Piedmont last week. Soup and Yoga was a wonderful morning of yoga - followed by three yummy soups. We enjoyed Lighten Up Seafood Gumbo, Sweet and Sour Green...
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Pressure With Flair!
A group of fun folks gathered last week to take my "Pressure With Flair" class at Cooks Warehouse. They made a fantastic dinner, including Italian Red Pepper and Cauliflower Soup, Chili Verde Pork with Corn Tortillas and ended the evening with luscious Coconut Bread...
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A Gift of Lemon Sunshine
My friend Susan brought me a treasure the other day – Meyer Lemons from her brother-in-laws tree in Florida. I love all lemons, but the Meyer is my favorite. Especially in January when the cold seems never ending when the bright color and taste seem to fend off winter...
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We had such a fun Spanish winetasting at the Greene's the other night - wish you were there:) The Romesco sauce was a big hit, and I promised to post the recipe to my blog. If you are not familiar with Romesco sauce, it is Spain's answer to Italy's red sauce....
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A Gaggle of Googlers and Other Pix
Hey! Here's more great pictures from the fun foodstyling class. See the "Google This" post for the recipes for these delicious...
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Google This!
A fun gathering of Google folks and I spent an afternoon last week creating and eating delicious holiday treats. Here's a sampling of the finished products...and the proud creators! And of course, the recipes the fun food stylists used is right here, too. (Check out...
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Cookie Swap!
It was rainy and cold outside Wednesday - but warm and cozy inside. The delicious smell of sweet cookies wafted down the hall. Twenty of us of were baking, tasting and laughing as we shared stories and fun. There's nothing better than a cookie swap! So round up a...
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TDay Countdown
It's that time of the year. Time to start pulling out the recipes, deciding which oldies are still goodies, and what new ones you are willing to try. I was born on Thanksgiving, as was my sister, interrupting our mother's turkey day celebrations 11 years apart - of...
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It’s That Appetizer Time of the Year!
This is the time of year thoughts of delicious appetizers float thru my mind daily. So here are two of my favorites to add to your repertoire. Easy, quick and impressive, they can be made ahead of time, and just put together right before your gathering - whether it is...
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You Want to Take Them Home With You!
Since it is November and a special time of the year to say thanks, this is my profound thanks to all the wonderful help I receive when teaching classes at the Cooks Warehouse. (Thanks too - to Wendy Allen, the director of the cooking school. You are the reason that...
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Celebrate You, Celebrate Me, Celebrate Life!
Sunday was a fun day filled with food, friends and Pomegranate Sparklers! I held a class for the Wellness Center at Piedmont Hospital – in honor of breast cancer survivors and friends. The room was filled with beautiful people and lots of pink. Representatives from...
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