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The Philosopher's Green Salsa

Posted on November 30, 2012 at 9:00 AM Comments comments (0)




My husband makes a great green salsa. He has tested and tweaked numerous recipes to come up with just the right taste and consistency.


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Korean Style Lettuce Cups

Posted on August 3, 2012 at 7:00 AM Comments comments (1)



This dish combines my mom’s Korean lettuce wraps (made with rice and a little beef bulgogi) with the Chinese lettuce cups that are so popular in restaurants right now. The result is a dish that’s perfect for a warm summer eve...

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Rocket Man's Nutritious Hummus

Posted on July 16, 2012 at 9:50 AM Comments comments (2)



Rocket Man is an amazing cook and one of his specialties is hummus. You can tell from the picture above he makes a thick, delicious and nutritious masterpiece. We devour it often. If you need a party dip, a ready-to-go snack, or just something yummy in the fridge to nibble on...

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Loving "Whole Living"

Posted on May 21, 2012 at 1:00 PM Comments comments (0)



Have you read Whole Living magazine? I heard about it from a friend awhile ago and happily subscribed to it after falling in love with t...

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Yummy Egg Muffins for Busy Mornings

Posted on April 16, 2012 at 6:00 AM Comments comments (3)


I have the best intentions every morning to eat a proper breakfast. We all know it's "the most important meal", sets the tone for energy throughout the day, and keeps us from snacking and consuming unnecessary calories. But despite my best intenti...

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Be a Supperclubber!

Posted on February 24, 2012 at 6:00 AM Comments comments (0)



Supperclubbers know where to gather. Wherever the food is!


5 Reasons to Supper Club

 

1)  You’ll see your friends regularly. Not easy when everyone has jobs, families, trips, etc. T...

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Quick and Easy Valentine's Day Yummies

Posted on February 12, 2012 at 8:00 AM Comments comments (0)


Two days to go!


If your first thought is "Two days until what?" then, WHEW, glad you're here. We have some fabulous VALENTINE'S DAY yummies to share with you that are easy, sweet - and unexpected! There's so much about this holiday that is cliche that we want to offer you som...

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Look. It's a Nutritious Tree.

Posted on December 19, 2011 at 8:00 AM Comments comments (0)



Here's a super-easy way to make the obligatory veggie tray a little more festive for the holidays: turn the yumminess into a tree!


I bought a tray of pr...

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Persimmons: A Little-Known (Delicious) Seasonal Fruit

Posted on November 28, 2011 at 7:05 AM Comments comments (0)



The first time I ever saw persimmons was a few weeks ago. At first glance, they resemble a tomato in size and shape since they are squat, firm and a yellowish-dark orange color. I admit I was a little reluctant to try one because I h...

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Tomato Downpour

Posted on October 26, 2011 at 9:00 AM Comments comments (2)



For those of us in the Pacific Northwest it is that time of year again - the time of year when the first fall frost will be upon us soon and an end to our vegetable garden is inevi...

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Black Bean Mango Salad

Posted on September 23, 2011 at 6:00 AM Comments comments (1)



 

This salad is a true summer time staple. Sweet, zesty, and filling – this black bean mango salad is sure to be a favorite. This recipe makes about eight side dishes and easily doubles if you want to ta...

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How to Chop a Mango

Posted on September 23, 2011 at 5:55 AM Comments comments (0)

It takes two to tango, and to slice a mango - two hands that is! Not sure how to slice and dice this toothsome fruit? Read on...


First, slice the flesh off of the long sides of the central pit.

 



Then, holding the mang...

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