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Lemon Basil Shrimp Appetizer

July 3, 2011

gamberetto/shrimp As July 4th weekend is in full swing, there are Independence Day celebrations galore throughout the United States. With those parties, family gatherings, barbecues and picnics surround us around fun and food. Stereotypical barbecues include burgers, hot dogs, ribs and chicken. Add grilled cooking? Who can resist? While the meat dishes are very tasty, […]

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Blackberry Cobbler, in a Jar

July 1, 2011

barattolo sottovuoto/mason jar All my jam journeys have left me with a few extra Mason Jars in my kitchen. The containers are allowing my mind to race with how to utilize them. Some ideas aren’t fine tuned yet, so while I work out details, I read all the posts about cobblers in jars. I figured […]

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Strawberry Basil Bruschetta

June 29, 2011

Macerare/Macerate My refrigerator has been filled with fruits/berries since the start of the summer season. In addition to being a jam-makin‘ fool, I have made salads, salsas, and sweet berry bars. There was also the Peach & Goat Cheese Bruschetta which made me miss some nom noms I made last year. During my ’10 summer […]

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Patriotic Potato Salad Recipe

June 28, 2011

giorno dell’indipendenza/Independence Day Fourth of July, Independence Day, is right around the corner. The day commemorating the July 4, 1776 declaration of independence from Great Britain is met with fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics and joyous celebration. Fun, laughter, someone’s famous BBQ ribs lead to wonderful memories. Usually, I arrive to shindigs with sweets in hand. […]

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Eat (Out). Live. Be.

June 27, 2011

mangiare al ristorante/eat out Happy Eat. Live. Be. For a Better 2011 Monday! Did you have a fabulous weekend? Mine was low-key. The highlight of the weekend was hanging out with Tami during her birthday shindig. Then, I spent my Sunday in the kitchen. Good times. One task I actually accomplished…from my couch… was noting […]

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Weekend Herb Blogging #289 Round Up

June 26, 2011

raduni/round up I always become giddy when I receive my Haalo email about hosting Weekend Herb Blogging. It is that time again, and I collected posts for WHB edition #289. As always, this round up includes delicious delights from across the globe. Enjoy! Thai Tempeh Lettuce Wraps with mango Ginger SauceJanet (The Taste Space) Pear […]

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Jammin’ with Apricots, Kiwi & Strawberries

June 23, 2011

confettura/jam Wikki-wikki-wikki-wikki Three words to the whack, step yourself back Just gettin’ down, and you then you’re givin’ no slack Like a Burger King with a sack of Big Macs We’re throwin’ down with the radical sacks On time, in your mind you see You gotta boogie to your best ability You gotta funk it […]

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Onion Frittata Recipe

June 22, 2011

uova/egg I am hosting this edition of Weekend Herb Blogging (#289). By now, you are probably more than familiar with this delicious weekly event that was started by Kalyn and is now managed/organized by Haalo. You have participated, right? Yes? No? C’mon now. I know you’re cookin’ something in that kitchen of yours. The proof has been on your blogs, […]

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Peach & Goat Cheese Bruschetta

June 20, 2011

pesca/peach Happy Eat. Live. Be. For a Better 2011 Monday! And, what a Monday it is. It’s the last day of spring and summer officially begins tomorrow. I am technically off contract until July, so that means I make my own schedule. Oh happy day! Happy…happiness…bliss, cheery, delight, joy…all lovely adjectives that lead me to […]

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Oven Roasted Vine-Ripened Tomato Sauce

June 19, 2011

As I get older, I find I am more drawn to simplicity. In fact, if I had a preference, I would live in a much different place, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. These feelings are heightened during summer. There is so many possibilities for food, fun, and expedition. With food, […]