By Amanda Rose | Salmon
Last fall I had the incredible opportunity to visit Kauai due to the generosity of my aunt and uncle. Sunshine in November seemed like a miracle in itself but add to that the food. THE FOOD. Forget the restaurants and cafes. I ate out of farmer’s markets and ate very well. Each meal involved local […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Peppers
To be quite honest, I had given up on making hot sauces. Mine were anything but memorable. Then I met Pedro. He arrived for retreat with a group of Hispanic men. They provided the retreat leader. We provided the food. Soon after arriving, Pedro came to the kitchen asking where to store his half gallon […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Citrus
Frederick is now 12 and has become quite the kitchen assistant. Not surprisingly, his favorite food projects fall in the “dessert” category. Who can blame him? For my part, I’m always on the lookout for desserts that carry some nutritional value and these lemon bars qualify! The side benefit is that they are pretty simple […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Peppers
How many times have I been won over by a picture and new recipe only to discover it calls for harissa? Even in tiny amounts this Mediterranean pepper paste packs a bright and spicy punch. To leave out the harissa totally changes a dish, and usually not for the better. If you are like me, […]
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By Amanda Rose | Berries
Alastair proudly picks a handful of blueberries and exclaims: “Let’s make a drink!” Beverages are Alastair’s excuse to get concentrated fruit in a glass. Beverages are also my trick to getting protein in my children. This one makes a great breakfast, in fact. I used a simple custard approach with this drink just varying the […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Sardines
Are you trying to get more sardines into the diet? They are so rich in Omega3’s! Pulling the top from the can and eating sardines with a fork will do if it’s just you, but the rest of the family? You’d better come up with some plans. This quick and easy salad is even easier […]
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