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Holidays, Sweet Treats and Wine – OH MY!
What do holidays, sweet treats, and some of your favorite wines have in common? It's a quality that may not pop into your mind immediately, or at least until I mention it - it’s the cozy, rich, toasty aromas of warm baking spices. Just like you,...
Crockpot Pulled Chicken
I just googled the phrase, “who invented the crockpot”. This is going to sound really sexist, but of course I thought it HAD to be a woman. Who else but a busy workingwoman would think of a way to quickly create a hot, nourishing dinner deserved by her family?...
The Zen of Zin
Who can resist the fun alliteration of Zin aka Zinfandel with another “Z” word? Of course – not me! Not only do I love the fun rhyming, Zin was one of the first grapes I discovered. Not as you might suspect, with the sweet blush wine, White Zinfandel, but as...
Hatch Chile Cheese Casserole – Easy and Yum for a Potluck
Just in case you haven't been to a grocery store, picked up a magazine or food section of the newspaper, watched the news or listened to the radio... ITS HATCH CHILE SEASON! Hatch Chiles hail from Hatch, New Mexico and their unique flavor, (and fantastic marketing...
Tasting Summer’s Best Soup and Wine
Most people are surprised when I tell them that gazpacho was originally made WITHOUT tomatoes. Yes, it’s true. The oldest version of Spanish gazpacho is thought to be from the area around the city of Cordoba, and was made with bread, garlic, oil and water! It was...
How to Host a Rose Tasting
Crisp, Clean, Floral, Juicy, Berry Good…words that perfectly describe a fun evening of rose with friends. That’s exactly what we did with a diverse group of friends recently. By diverse, I mean we were all over the spectrum of wine lovers – from our gracious host that...
Summer Ripe Tomato Raw Pasta – A Guest Blog by Intern Haley Warren
Well, unfortunately, this will be my last blog with Chef Nancy. I cannot say enough great things about her and all of the positive experiences I have had! I am going out with a bang and will share with you all one of the best recipes, ever. Chef Nancy made it for a...
All About the “Q” – and Spanish Almond Caper Sauce! A guest blog by Intern Haley Warren
This week is all about quercetin! If you have never heard of this, this will be a great read for you. You may be asking what quercetin is and why it is good for you? Well, here is the answer! Quercetin contains many phytonutrients, vitamins that are essential for...
Avocados All Around! A Guest Post by Haley Warren, Taste and Savor Intern
Hi! I'm Haley Warren, the lucky new intern with Taste and Savor. I'm a graduate of the University of Georgia, doing my internship through Iowa State University. I'm on my community rotation right now, and will be moving over to Piedmont Hospital in a bit, to start a...
A Restaurant Worth Reviewing
I know you've heard of Andrew Weil - inventor of the Anti-Inflammation Diet, guru to the stars, advocate of healthy eating AND integrative medicine. I had the pleasure of seeing him in person at a conference a few years ago, and his presentation rocketed him up my...
Tropical Black Bean Cazuela…Yum!
This is not a secret to the frequent readers of my blog - but I can eat the bright flavors of Mexico for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Not the goooopy-cheesy-fried-full-of-fatty-meat-cream-fare that leaves you in a food coma. Oh no...I'm talking about the yummy...
National Chardonnay Day’s Wine Surprise!
Did you celebrate National Chardonnay Day this week? The group that gathered last night claimed the 23rd as the day to celebrate according to the website National Wine Days. Food and wine was brought by all, and as I opened the door, one of our friends handed me...
Slaw + Purple Cabbage = Perfection
I've been entranced by purple cabbage this spring. All of a sudden that round, heavy purple head that sits in every grocery store veg department is calling my name. Its not just me, though...I've read a couple of different articles in my foodie magazines that extoll...
Mostly Meatless – SPRING Strawberry Jam Salad
I love berries. Earlier this week I was in the car headed to a week of fun work in St Pete, Florida. Its not a bad drive at all - I get in the car at my house and seven hours later I pull into my sister's driveway. Podcasts and audio books keep me company, and I...
Rooibos Poached Pears with Ginger and Molasses
An easy and flavorful combination of flavorful ingredients, this is a simple but stunning dessert!
A Trio of Tapenades
What's better than three yummy-dippy-things to stick a cracker or carrot in? (I love to eat with my hands, I admit.) I also love the briny salty tang of olives, capers and OH! anchovies. I taught a class last week that totally agreed with me. (Don't you just love it...
Roasted Red Peppers Take Over the World!
A PILE of Peppers! Its often the simplest foods that make me happy. You too? One of my simple favorites are Roasted Red Peppers. I feel a little like the Sham WOW guy when I start talking about them:) Wow! they are a snack, an entree, in a soup, topping a pasta,...
Hello Spring – Vidalia Onion Dip!
I attended thirteen different schools during my “wonder bread” years. We moved constantly until I was in high school. By then, thankfully my family was in one place. One thing was constant, though….my mother’s love for food from her southern childhood. Sweet onions...
Flavorful Roasted Ratatouille Pasta
Ahhh, we are finally getting a touch of spring here in Atlanta. This gorgeous, (and much anticipated), weather has made me think about last spring... in France! I just wrote a blog for Breast Investigators, and shared a few memories - and a easy recipe for a Provencal...
Happy St Pats! Tapping into a Different Cuisine for Potatoes – Smoky Potato and Artichoke Salad
When I was growing up, my Grandmother called small, new, red potatoes, “Irish Potatoes”. I learned about the great potato famine in Ireland in elementary school. I loved Irish stew, a meaty bowl filled with carrots and potatoes. Like me, I bet you think of...