Spice Blog 2014: Get the flavor you can savor!

There are so many opportunities to take what you already have in your pantry and play. Spice Blog 2014 today is just about that: What to mix, rub and blend together to get the flavor you can savor. Yesterday’s blog was vegan, so let’s start with our beef eaters today. How about taking some grass … Read more

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Kashi Brand takes a big hit, genetically speaking…

Remember the story from The Green Grocer, who posted a sign about Kashi (a company whose PR makes them sound safe and sane)? NO CHEF! Yes! If you missed it, here’s what it said: “You might be wondering where your favorite Kashi cereals have gone. It has recently come to our attention that 100% of … Read more

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Less is more! Let’s see if you can do it with me!

Less is more. We all know this. But is this something we actually practice? Probably not. If you saw yesterdays’ blog, Summer Salad then you know that just handfuls of this and that can create a beautiful eating experience!  And that’s what I am interested in talking about today.  Let me show you this picture…..   —————-> … Read more

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Last chance for a great Summer Salad!

There’s nothing easier or more wonderful than a Summer Salad. And both peaches and nectarines are in season right now! You can have it for lunch or dinner. Here’s how: Pick a fruit you like. Pick salad ingredients you like and maybe a few things you don’t normally eat like jicama or a hot green … Read more

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Jazz up the meal with… Low cost heart healthy Vegetable Stuffing

Vegetable Stuffing. Healthy Stuffing. Sounds like an oxymoron. And I mean with more good stuff on!  I mean stuffing is bread, right? RIGHT CHEF! But it doesn’t have to be. Just like when I cook a pasta dish and no longer use as much pasta, purposefully the bread can be the ‘vehicle’ that binds and makes … Read more

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The Trip to a Plant Based Lifestyle sounds easier than it is!

Straight out of the vegan mainstream google+ group comes this link to Kaiser’s recommendations to head yourself to a Plant Based Lifestyle. (See below for link after you’ve read this). But the Trip to a Plan Based Lifestyle sounds easier than it is! I would say it’s ‘well done’! Beautiful pictures, professionally captured. If nothing … Read more

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Top 3 Trends in Food Summer 2014 from Chef Marian

The Specialty Food Association is a company created for anyone in the food biz. So you’ve got a food store? Or you’re just someone who likes to eat? I thought you might be interest in hearing about what is ‘trending’ and later I will give you more specifics about the Top 3 Trends in Food. “New … Read more

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