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what is caramel chocolate matzo crunch? (answer...an addictive, can't-stop-eating, treat)

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long story short...i was asked this year to prepare a Jewish Seder Meal.  i am not Jewish, nor had i ever attended a Seder, so i did a ton of research to ensure everything was authentic and proper in addition to tasting delicious.  i[...]

who wants our "farmhouse french toast" recipe?

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i am such a sunday morning breakfast fan.  the rest of the week i usually start my day with a smoothie ...or oatmeal...or whole wheat toast and fruit.  but sundays just do not seem complete without something a bit more BREAKFAST[...]

want the recipe for martha's meyer lemon pastry?

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photo by mara alderman ok...if you subscribe to martha stewart living you already have this recipe...but if not, keep reading.  (actually, please keep reading either way!).  i rarely follow recipes exactly...always feel the[...]

what in the world is "cheapie dessert"? and a recipe for homemade organic cake mix

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as always, it is impossible for me to just answer the question.  i need to tell you a story...so...here goes... last week was our book club meeting.  i have told you about this group many times...we get together each month to discuss[...]

what's killing our buzz?

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i received the following email from slow food, usa regarding the diminishing bee population in north america.  slow food asked me to forward the email to 20 of my friends...i thought i would take it one step further and share with all of[...]

want a tip on going "green"? check out "rebinders"

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regular readers know that i usually write about food...local, organic or sustainably grown food...and share recipes that follow the philosophy " use the best quality possible ingredients and then don't muck it up with overly complicated[...]

contest winner announced!

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happy to announce that lynn from "lynn quilts a lot" is the winner of the granola gourmet granola bar giveaway.  she commented: "What's not to love about a company making a product they're proud of and having a philosophy to back it[...]

delicious double dark chocolate cookies that are "pretty" healthy? really?

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happy valentine's day!  actually, we have two things to celebrate on february 14th.  valentine's day is obvious...but it is also the third anniversary for my blog.  so don't you think chocolate is required to truly commemorate the[...]

does a delicious tasting granola bar really exist?

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i attended the fancy food show in san francisco last month.  this has become an annual event for my sister susan and myself.  we go to check out the current "foodie" trends, meet with suppliers, search for potential products to carry[...]

are you part of the green smoothie craze? want three recipes?

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i have started drinking a green smoothie every day for breakfast.  this started last fall during the "cleanse" i told you about .  i admit that i was a bit skeptical regarding the taste...figured this would be one of those "doesn't[...]