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A Mexican staple with a twist Memories of Cabo When my husband and I visited Cabo this past spring we had the pleasure of attending a cooking class at Flora Farms in San Jose del Cabo. We had our friends, Dirk and Tina, visiting with us and they thought it sounded like a fun adventure […]

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Pico de Gallo with Grilled Pineapple

Are you wanting to throw a dinner party but would also like to spread out the responsibility among some willing and able friends? I’ve got your answer, throw a progressive dinner! A progressive dinner/supper is served by a team of friends with 2-6 different hosts, each at their own homes serving a different course at […]

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6 Steps for Throwing a Progressive Dinner Party

The Gulf Coast of Florida, mainly the Naples area, has my heart.  My husband and I honeymooned in Naples and have been back to the Gulf Coast area many times to eat, lay on the beach, and explore the tropical Southwest Florida region. We usually plan a trip down in February or March when the […]

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The Perfect Spots to See and Eat At in Naples, FL

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