Somehow, slices of winter’s citrus becomes an acceptable dessert for guests when showered with vanilla bean syrup. At least no one complained at our 24th annual World Christmas – Cuba style. Dr. April’s beansand baked rice (recipe coming), a helping hand from the famous Porto’s Bakery, three batches of mojitos … Read More
Equipped with a blender, a pot, 2-3 sauté pans, an ice bath and a watch to time the speed at which you whip up this five-ingredient recipe, you’ll geta meal that presents as restaurant fare without all the fuss and expense. If scallops aren’t your thing, roasted shrimp or sautéed … Read More
Oh my god, I looooove them, mytwin nieces exclaimed, in unison as twins do, when I asked about the peanut butter treats their mom, my sister, makes. Remember these are the people who gave us swag bars-kid-friendly treats without any guilt and a whole lotta swagger.
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Not until I saw a waiter in Rome crack eggs into bowl of warm pasta, did I realize that the simple old world preparation for spaghetti carbonara did not include cream or peas or bacon. And not until I ate that carbonara this summer on a repressively hot day in … Read More
We’re not fulfilling FDA’s food pyramid, despite fresh lime juice affording some fruit properties. Margarita sorbet will, however, satisfy one of the major happiness groups on our pyramid of life. You know the section, just below spiritual enrichment, right above spa treatments, to the left of baby goat videos. That’swhere … Read More