Tag Archives: honey

Best granola bars EVER

I’ve been getting myself addicted to Kind bars lately — they are delicious, nutritious, and come in so many fun flavors! But at about $2 a bar, they really add up over time… So what better way to keep up … Continue reading

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Creamy Avocado Smoothie

Like Amy I’ve had a bunch of peeled and chopped bananas ready to go in my freezer — they are great for thickening up smoothies and making them taste a bit like ice cream! How decadent! Avocado is another great … Continue reading

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Belated Day 12: DIY Edible Gifts (Part 2) and A Clean Eating Cleanse to Kick Off 2013…

And here we are…another Christmas come and gone…I certainly hope you and yours had the most wonderful holiday and may the celebrating continue through the new year! If you’re like me you’ll still be giving gifts throughout the weekend to … Continue reading

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Day 5: Festive Cocktails (Part 1)

Sure today is a Monday, but it is the holiday season! So why not take a break from sending cards, wrapping presents, and analyzing excel grids and enjoy a hot drink by the tree (or at your desk). Here is … Continue reading

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Roasted Figs with Vanilla Mascarpone Cream and Balsamic Reduction

Sigh. It’s been a busy couple of weeks.  One of those times when you feel like every last minute of each and every day is planned out right down to the nanosecond.  I’m not complaining – it’s good to be … Continue reading

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Honey Cake

Reading the latest Gourmet Live edition I came across Kemp Minifie’s article about a lovely sounding honey cake.  Until reading her article I had never known honeys significance in the Jewish faith.  A staple at both Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, … Continue reading

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Granola

The seasons they are a-changin’. Since I spent all summer embodying Jabba the Hutt, it is now time to get to the gym and lay off the butter. Or maybe just get to the gym… But whatever. So, to kickstart … Continue reading

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Warm Breakfast Quinoa

I never thought I’d see the day when I would open my fridge to get rice milk out…to put on my quinoa no less, but times, they are a changin’ and I must be open to trying such exotic and … Continue reading

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Local Lavender Honey Ice Cream

I have a mild obsession with Meryl Streep’s character “Jane” in It’s Complicated. Also her bakery/cafe, kitchen, and garden. In about 30 years I hope to have the exact same Spanish-style ranch home in Santa Barbara. At one point in … Continue reading

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Butter, Salt n’ Radishes

Seeing that I had no Valentine’s Day plans to speak of I was grateful to at least have this blog to keep me busy over the weekend… I spent the better part of Saturday trolling Cleveland’s West Side Market – … Continue reading

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