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Working Out a Plan for Eating Better

Working Out a Plan for Eating Better

Perfect Post Workout Snack: Nutty Fruit Granola BarsFirst Published in the Buckhead Patch January 28, 2011 http://buckhead.patch.comSo what does a personal trainer have to do with eating? Lots! One of the reasons I love being a chef is the opportunity to motivate...

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Green Rice!

Green Rice!

I had Green Rice the first time at a small restaurant in New York that specialized in cooking with herbs and spices. It was delicious, and determined to make mine taste as good, I developed this recipe. I substitute half of the cilantro with spinach - which makes it...

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Dinner Tonight – Fast and Delicious!

Dinner Tonight – Fast and Delicious!

Just because I'm a chef doesn't mean that I don't have the same issues as everyone at dinnertime. Not enough time, ingredients in my frig and pantry. So for nights like this, I have a solution that both Mike and I love: Tortilla Pizzas. I throw whatever is available...

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Saint Joseph’s Heart Day for Women

Saint Joseph’s Heart Day for Women

Last Saturday, some caring folks from Saint Joseph’s Hospital’s Heart Center for Women held a wonderful event at Saint Joseph’s Mercy Services downtown. Free cardiac screening and lots of great information for participants – including yoga, nutritional counseling, a...

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Beauty and Bubbly, Oh My!

Beauty and Bubbly, Oh My!

What's better than Trish McEvoy cosmetics, tiny pink cupcakes, wonderful makeup artists and fizzy wine? Nothing! And you can see that from the gorgeous faces of the Pink Heals women who attended last Tuesday. Thanks much to fun and talented artists Wendy and Rober'!

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Fun in Portland at the IACP Conference

Fun in Portland at the IACP Conference

I am finally getting a chance to slow down for a moment and visit my pictures and paraphernalia from the IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals) Conference in Portland, Oregon. Here's some of the fun pictures from the street food culture in downtown...

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Chocolate Chile Powder

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…

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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