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Shrimp Burgers with Avocado Aioli

May 6, 2011

festa/party Happy Seis de Mayo. Yup. May 6th. I didn’t get my Cinco de Mayo post completed. While everyone was celebrating Mexican Independence day, I spent another evening at a school event, then with the teen while he practiced with his AAU basketball team. (well, he practiced, I flirted with the guys at the gym […]

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Melt in your Mouth Chocolate Cupcakes

May 4, 2011

morbido/moist I was never really been a cake eater. That is…until I worked at the Little Cake Bakery. Kristi, the Executive Chef, has perfected the moistest lil’ cupcakes I have ever tasted. I am …addicted. And, I am not just saying that because I worked there. I actually interned, so money wasn’t involved. Ha! Ha! […]

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Cooking to Combat Cancer (Round Up)

May 3, 2011

lottato/struggle This past Friday marked the day, ten years ago, I was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer. It was, in fact, on an actual Friday. Weird, huh? Three days later, I was in surgery. Fortunately, I have been cancer-free for five years. I have said it before, and won’t rehash things, but the whole experience was […]

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Kale & Vegetable Soup

May 2, 2011

energia/energy Happy Eat. Live. Be. For a Better 2011 Monday! It was a stunningly beautiful weekend here and I am sorry to see it end. But, I am excited that, in just one month, the school year will be over and I can enjoy more days with a little more freedom of mind. There are […]

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Antipasto Skewers

April 30, 2011

stuzzichini/appetizers I am very proud to be an Italian. While my growing up didn’t include the stereotypical family colloquialisms and mannerisms, there were afternoons spent with my grandparents playing bocci in their front yard or listening to my grandfather play Sweet Adeline on his organ, Sunday evenings eating at dining room table waiting for the […]

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Lemon Coconut Cupcakes

April 27, 2011

festeggiamento/celebration Confession. When I want to bake, am sort on time, I “cheat”. I make cupcakes. Now, some may be asking, “cheat”? Yes. Don’t get me wrong. Cupcakes are fun to make, even when the gremlin visits. But, for me, I would love to spend my time creating beautifully sculpted cakes (like Nicholas Lodge, Mark […]

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Carrot Ginger Soup

April 25, 2011

nutriente/nutritious Happy Eat. Live. Be. For a Better 2011 Monday! Did you enjoy your weekend? Whether you celebrated Passover or Easter, my hope is that you and your families shared lots of love, laughter, and many happy memories. I did not spend the day with my mom, as she was home celebrating the day with […]

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Rocky Road Ice Cream

April 23, 2011

This is the last week to submit posts/recipes for Cooking to Combat Cancer. Please check out the original post for details. But, in essence? Create an edible creation that includes something that will help the body fight cancer. In short? Healthy recipes, regardless of course. Meal, snack, drink…it’s all good! I can’t wait to hear […]

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Orange Bars

April 21, 2011

spremuta d’arancia/orange juice Can you tell its hitting summer time here in the south? Looking back at items posted here in recent weeks, the evidence is in the increased use of citrus, avocados, and overall light, healthy flavors. Okay, the Coconut Lime Cake might not be considered healthy, but it did include lime! And, maybe […]

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Summer Caprese Salad

April 19, 2011

Happy Eat. Live. Be. For a Better 2011 Monday! Okay….I realize it’s Tuesday night. But, it was my intent to get this post up before heading to work Monday morning. Obviously, that didn’t happen. So, better late than never. Take 2: Happy Eat. Live. Be. For a Better 2011 Tuesday! Did you have a beautiful […]