31 Friday Jul 2020
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I ordered a Cucumber Basil Martini at the Mayan Kitchen restaurant in Chattanooga and knew instantly I’d have to recreate it at home.
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03 Sunday Feb 2019
Posted in herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, spice exploration
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We LOVE Publix Mardi Gras Wings. Any time I have to run to the grocery store for a last minute ingredient I can count on someone shouting to me as I go out the door, “pick up a couple Mardi Gras Wings.” I have all I can do not to eat them on the drive home. Their aroma alone makes my mouth water. Continue reading »
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16 Friday Oct 2015
Posted in appetizers, breads, herbs, oils & spices, love to cook
What’s not to love about sitting down at your favorite Italian restaurant when out comes warm crusty bread and a dish of herby Bread Dipping Oil. I could almost make a meal out of it. Almost. Continue reading »
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22 Sunday Mar 2015
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carrots, cilantro, egg whites, red chilis, scallion, spinach, swiss cheese, thai basil
Most days, whether at home or the office I’ll have an Egg White Omelet Bowl for breakfast. A bed of spinach (getting my calcium anywhere I can), a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of fresh herbs and scallions, and an egg white omelet packed with herbs. Today, my herb of choice was Thai Basil which is thriving in our Aero Garden presently. This Thai Basil Egg White Omelet Bowl fits in so nicely with my Healthy Choices plan. Continue reading »
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24 Tuesday Jun 2014
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baking powder, flour, oil, salt, water
The Baking Gods gave us Flatbread Crackers.
And they were good.
And a whole lot easier than rolling, cutting and baking individual crackers. So much so, I have made four different flavors in two days just so I could be sure it was as easy as I’m saying it is. That was a bad sentence but I hope you get the point. Continue reading »
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19 Monday May 2014
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This Inside Out Fresh Herb Omelet was my Healthy Choice post-workout meal.
Four weeks ago today I arrived at the office with workout clothes in hand (after taking 4 months off). I was committed to getting back into an exercise routine and knew I would need the encouragement of teammates to keep me on track. So when the lunchtime walking crew lined up to head out, I followed right along. Well actually I lagged behind a good bit, but I did it. A 2.61 mile power walk in 40 minutes. Continue reading »
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30 Wednesday Apr 2014
Posted in herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, Mediterranean, seafood
Before I talk about this wonderful Lemon Basil Shrimp & Pasta dish, I must confess I’ve been keeping something from you. I wasn’t sure when it would be the right time to tell you. So I waited until I was sure we were in the clear. It is with great pride and joy that I share the news.
We have babies. Hydroponic Herb Babies. And today was our first harvest, Basil. We used the most tender delicious basil leaves in this Lemon Basil Shrimp & Pasta recipe I found in Cooking Light. Continue reading »
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11 Tuesday Feb 2014
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, sauces
Every once in a while the stars and the moon align and we stumble upon USDA ‘Prime’ Beef at our wholesale club. Typically reserved for restaurants, Prime beef is a high quality ultra tender grade. And for me tender is where it’s at. Continue reading »
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19 Saturday Oct 2013
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Looking for another way to hang on to those gorgeous fresh herbs? In our Fresh Herbs article we have shared our favorite tips for {Growing, Harvesting, Using, Storing, Freezing and Drying}. Preserving Fresh Herbs in Sea Salt was a wonderful new discovery. Continue reading »
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31 Wednesday Jul 2013
Watercress Pesto.
I had seen a recipe in a cooking magazine where they sprinkled watercress leaves over the top of the dish. It made such a pretty presentation that I was certain I too would do this. I bought a bag of watercress with good intention. Forgot all about it until my weekly Saturday morning fridge cleanout. Continue reading »
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