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Sensational Safari Salad!
I didn't grow up thinking that Africa was a place I wanted to visit. There were so many other romantic spots, Paris,...
Looking for Spring Soup
Wow! Its been a long cold hard winter here in Atlanta. And yes. I know that many of you have had a much rougher time...
Lavender Almond Cupcakes
We are still enjoying the memories of the Angels on Earth Luncheon last week. The friends, the food, and the fun are...
Creamy and Rich Sweet Potato and Roasted Almond Soup
I love sweet potatoes. The great news about them? Unlike most things I love, sweet potatoes are actually GOOD for us....
Ummmm! Warm, Sticky and Sweet Roasted Plantains
You may have seen these gnarly-looking-black-kind-of-bananas in the produce section of your grocery store and thought,...
Toast is HOT! Sautéed Pears on Warm Goat Cheese TOAST
Who knew? Toast is the next Kale, or at least it is to some of the food-trend-prognosticators that I follow. So...
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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,...