I am in the kitchen just loving Winter Citrus with CA Grown! One of my favorite reasons to embrace winter is luscious, juicy citrus–simple yet unbelievably divine. California growers supply more...
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What is better than California Grown? I am fortunate enough to live part of the year in the leading agricultural state in the country and the sole U.S. producer of...
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Green Minestrone! I absolutely cannot wait for you to try this. It’s all about starting with Chicken Stock (and if you haven’t tried my homemade chicken stock, this is...
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For the chicken 4 chicken cutlets 4 tsp Pollo Picante spice blend (recipe below) 2 Tbsp Olive oil (for cooking)...
Read More Taco Platter with Avocado Crema
“While in Michigan with Roy for a weekend, I saw a sign that said, “Life is like a sandwich: you have to fill it with the best ingredients.” All...
Read More A Darn Fine Sandwich Featuring Applegate
You’re going to absolutely love these Guajillo Chile meatballs! As a gal who is a hero of the tomato, I was absolutely delighted with these savory and tangy meatballs....
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Jammy Eggs on a Bed of Creamed Spinach. Talk about a leftover! One of my favorite thing of Whole30 cooking is that extra protein and vegetables at night make...
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I was so delighted to have Roy as a guest preparing his home-style goodness. He’s my long time partner and I consider him to be the best home cook...
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My mother’s traditional stuffing recipe is super easy, and for me it tastes like home, family, and my mother’s love. Home is where the heart is, and my mother’s...
Read More A Thanksgiving Side Dish You Will Love: Grandma Pats Stuffing
I’m back in the kitchen today with Spindrift preparing a no fuss, no heat summer dinner. One of the reasons Spindrift is a great partner for me in the...
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I’m so excited to be partnering with Floating Leaf Fine Foods and to be cooking with their Wild Rice Blends. With @nocrumbslefts_kid out of the house and cooking for...
Read More Savory Autumn Wild Rice and Quinoa
I love the idea of bone broth! Not only because it’s so good for you but it makes you feel so good when you eat it. But what I...
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I am so excited to share a new magic elixir with you! Romesco Sauce MAGIC ELIXIRS. For those of you who don’t know, Romesco Sauce originates from Catalonia, which is...
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As a gal that likes to eat seasonally, I am always looking for ways to enjoy the things I love all year round. This recipe is simple, delicious and...
Read More Oven Roasted Tomatoes MAGIC ELIXIRS (TM)
I’m a gal that loves a celebration. Here is a fantastic one dish entree with something for everyone and fantastic dipping sauce. I always prefer preparing shrimp with the...
Read More Whole30 Shrimp and Chorizo mixed grill
People are always asking for new ideas for Whole30 lunches. my advice is don’t over think it. For me, Whole30 lunch is all about leftovers. So here is a...
Read More Whole30 Bento Box lunch
I’m a gal who’s unapologetic about my love for steak. Frankly, it’s one of the reasons to start doing Whole30! A beautiful steak, sprinkled with salt and pepper, either...
Read More Whole30 Steak Salad with tomatoes, olives, cucumbers and Green Goddess Dip MAGIC ELIXIRS (TM)
I’m all about eating seasonally, which means I eat what’s in season and preserve my seasonal favorites to enjoy them as I wait until next year. August is all...
Read More Roasted Summer Tomatoes and Extra Virgin Olive Oils from Spain
Enter the All-Clad C4 Copper Saucier, 2 1/2-Qt. Giveaway
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ENTER THE GIVEAWAY at the bottom of this post to win a Gift Bag full of California goodies What is better than California Grown? I am fortunate enough to live...
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