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A little taste of Provence in a cast iron pan One reason that I love pork tenderloin is it can cook up pretty quickly and takes on flavor easily. You can cut it into medallions and even pound them out for a schnitzel. I was having one of those days where hours went by faster […]

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Pork Tenderloin with Olives, Artichokes and Cherry Tomatoes

We had some great cookbooks come out in 2021 and I didn’t think that 2022 could even hold a candle to those but I have purchased four cookbooks so far that I have thoroughly enjoyed. I thought I would share them with you! The Cook You Want to Be by Andy Baraghani Whenever I get […]

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The Hill Country Bon Vivant’s 2022 Stand-Out Cookbooks

A “somewhat” healthy salad I am not one to count calories but I do try and eat healthy. Healthy meaning fresh vegetables and no processed foods to speak of. I love all types of grains and this salad has farro as the star. Have you tried farro before? It reminds me of a cross between […]

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Farro with Roasted Onions and Brussels Sprouts

Veggie salad with some crunch! I love raw veggies. Usually, you think of veggies and dip when it comes to uncooked vegetables but i really love using them in salads. Not all salads have to contain lettuce and this one packs a punch full of flavor without any salad greens. The dressing for this salad […]

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Cauliflower and Marcona Almond Salad

The Perfect Summer Appetizer I know. It’s August. Summer is still here but with the kids starting back at school and pumpkins starting to appear I feel like the end is near. Fear not! Tomato Butter Toast tastes like summer but honestly will be good all year round. The tomato in the recipe is actually […]

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Tomato Butter Toast

Is it an old wives tale? It is true! Chicken Noodle Soup is good for the body and soul. There are a few things about chicken that help heal and make you feel better. There is tryptophan that helps your body produce serotonin which creates that comfort feeling inside of us. That is what emotionally […]

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Chicken Noodle Soup

I love this salad! It is light and refreshing with a touch of mystery. What makes it so different? There are a few different things about this salad that are a bit different than a typical green salad. One, the “croutons” are made of fried pita chips vs bread. Second, it highlights flavors that you […]

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Fattoush Salad

Simple summer meal in a bowl Ahhhh….the simplicity of a good meal in the summer. I am blessed to live where we can grow vegetables all year round but I am very fond of summer veggies. Corn. I love corn. It is also one of my husbands favorite dishes. Since moving to TX we seem […]

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Summer Corn Gazpacho

As a three year resident of Fredericksburg, Texas, I have developed some strong relationships in my community and have kept a list of the perfect places to visit on a Thursday – Sunday trip to the Hill Country, otherwise respectfully known as “Texas Wine Country”. I personally know about 90% of the owners of the […]

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The Perfect 4-Day Stay in Texas Wine Country

I love salty things. Maybe it is more of the brine I love but I can’t resist olives of any type. Capers? Forget it. I can pop those salty bits of goodness in my mouth for no reason at all. How can you use olive tapenade? The question should be, how can you not. I […]

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Olive Tapenade