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Pumpkin, Ricotta and Sage Bruschetta
The simple flavors of a season, when appropriately combined, set the mood for a meal and an evening. This bruschetta is lovely anytime of year, but is absolute perfection when set against a cool...
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Chef Edward Lee’s MilkWood at Actor’s Theatre of Louisville – A First Look
MilkWood 316 West Main St. Louisville, KY 40202 502-584-MILK (6455) Chef Edward Lee of Louisville (since 2002, originally from Brooklyn) is making his mark on the city with the newly opened MilkWood...
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Thoughts on Love
“We’ve got this gift of love but love is like a precious plant. You can’t just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or think it’s going to get on by itself. You’ve got to keep watering it. You’ve...
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Prosciutto, Gruyere and Spinach Quiche with Hash Brown Crust
This savory combination of Yukon Gold Potatoes, Eggs, Spinach, Prosciutto and Gruyere is the perfect brunch dish. As an added bonus, it is gluten free. I’ve made this dish a couple of times, and on...
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A Return to Love Book Group Discussion Questions – Session 1
I often get together with friends and host spiritually inclined book groups. It is one of my favorite things to do in the new year. It puts me in a positive head space for the good things to come and...
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Inspired Thinking – Debbie Ford
“Remember, all the answers you need are inside of you; you only have to become quiet enough to hear them.”
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Caramelized Plantains with Honey, Ricotta and Cocoa Nibs
This weekend my friends and I had a Top Chef/Iron Chef inspired dinner party for a birthday celebration. We had a wide variety of unknown ingredients and each team (of 3-4 people) had to create new...
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Foodie Penpal Package Reveal
This month I participated in the Foodie Penpal exchange for the first time, and it was great fun! Once a month Lindsay from The Lean Green Bean pulls together over a thousand participants to exchange...
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A Return to Love Book Group Discussion Questions – Session 2
This post is Part 2 in a series of posts on A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson. You can read the first post and discussion questions for Chapters 1 and 2 here. One of my favorite quotes in these...
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Best of St. Patrick’s Day Recipe Round-Up
Market window in Ireland with Lean Ham and Rooster Potatoes known for great taste and cooking quality. “Washed” potatoes have good shape and are usually smooth with less eyes and blemishes. St....
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Big Lemony Birthday Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
A few months ago my friend Jen and I hosted a book group for The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender. In this particular book group the hosts choose food that is complementary to the...
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Inspired Thinking – A Zen To Do List
This Week’s To Do List: Breathe Deep Be Still Express Gratitude Laugh Loudly Speak Kindly Be Present Love
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Easy Homemade Gifts: Gift of the Magi Bread
Growing up, one of my Mom’s holiday traditions was baking Gift of the Magi Bread. Her original, hand written recipe from the 70s is below. It is heavily spotted with all the batter we’ve made over the...
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Sweet and Spicy Broccoli Slaw
My dear friend Joyce from Friends Drift Inn gave me a jar of Bread and Butter Pickles. She is the canning Queen and anything she gives you in a Ball jar is delicious (I won’t get into specifics). Her...
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A Return to Love Book Group Discussion Questions – Session 3
“Our internal state determines our experience of our lives; our experiences do not determine our internal state.” This post is Part 3 in a series of posts on A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson....
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Trail Mix Chocolate Oatmeal Energy Cookies
Ever thought to yourself, It would be so awesome right now to be eating a homemade cookie on this hike instead of trail mix and power bars? Well, if not, I’ve just planted the seed. These...
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Apple Brussels Sprout Slaw
I’ve been on a bit of a slaw kick lately, and I’ve been experimenting with various cruciferous veggies. A couple of weeks ago I made a Sweet and Spicy Broccoli Slaw, and this week it is Brussels...
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Kentucky Derby Recipes: Mint Julep Fruit Salad
Being a Louisville native, I absolutely love and adore the first Saturday in May, The Kentucky Derby. This year the weather happens to be a little gloomy and rainy, but I can assure you it hasn’t...
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Southern Tres Leches Cake with Fresh Fruit and Whipped Cream
It is my birthday week (I officially turned 34 on the 14th) so it seemed only fitting that I create a lovely, fabulous baked goody to post this week. Nasturtium, one of my favorite edible flowers, is...
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Vignole – Italian Spring Vegetable Soup (ME)
Vignole, loosely translated, means a “celebration of spring” and this lovely light and savory soup is just that. Filled with young, tender, green vegetables, herbs and simple white beans, you can’t...
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