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Banana Peach Almond Breakfast Milkshake

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Banana peach almond breakfast milkshakes—Who says milkshakes are just for dessert?  These shakes are filled with fresh fruit, unsweetened almond milk, and no added sugar, making a fabulously fun, but still healthy, treat for breakfast.

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Honey Ginger Lemon Tea & Camp Blogaway 2012

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Honey ginger lemon tea is one of my favorite home remedies when I’m starting to feel under the weather, or one my kids starts to sound a bit sniffly.  It tastes delicious and does wonders for body and soul.  The honey and ginger help soothe a scratchy throat, and the ginger and lemon help clear [...]

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2011 Fuji Gift Guide

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Are you looking for that perfect gift for the food lover in your life?  I have compiled a list of my top 11 favorite things to help you in your hunt.  Each of these items is something that I personally own, use, and love.  So without further ado, here is the Top 11 Fuji Holiday [...]

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Giving Thanks With Avocado, Crab, and Pomegranate Salad

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Crab, Avocado, Pomegranate Salad in Crisp Endive Leaves Makes approximately 8 to 10 servings For the Pomegranate Dressing: 2 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons vegetable stock 3 tablespoons 100% pomegranate juice 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon granulated sugar For the Salad: 6 ounces cooked Dungeness crab meat 2 medium, [...]

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Mushrooms Fighting Breast Cancer (+ A Giveaway!)

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This month I want you to do yourself a favor and get your mushroom on.  As you may already know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  This month I am teaming up with the Mushroom Council in their support of City of Hope’s research surrounding cancer.  You already know about my love of mushrooms, so [...]

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Roasted Parsnip “Fries” with Curry Salt

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Roasted Parsnip “Fries” with Curry Salt Makes about 4 servings For the roasted parsnips: 1 1/2 pounds parsnips 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper For the curry salt: 2 1/2 teaspoons fleur de sel 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1. Preheat the [...]

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Fuji Tofu Class to help a friend in need.

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My friend Jennie is one of those people who puts you instantly at ease.  I met her for the first time at an event in New York City in the fall of 2010.  Her warmth, wicked sense of humor, and tendency to break into a big grin won me over instantly.  Since that day I’ve [...]

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A Goaterie Feast

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At the beginning of this month I cooked a goat feast for my dad as a belated Father’s Day gift.  I had been planning the 6 course meal for weeks, and was so excited when the day finally rolled around.  It turned out to be an amazing meal.  I took pictures, but you’ll have to [...]

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Lemon Mochi Cupcakes with Lemon Basil Buttercream Frosting

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Lemon Mochi Cupcakes with Lemon Basil Buttercream Frosting Makes 12 Cupcakes 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup mochiko (glutinous rice flour) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 2 large eggs, at room temperature 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature 2/3 cup whole [...]

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Let’s Eat! at the Orange County Fair

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The Orange County Fair is currently underway (July 15 — August 14, 2011), and if you’ve never been, shame on you! But don’t worry, there’s still time to make restitution for your sin.  Every year the fair has a theme, and this year’s theme is “Let’s Eat!” which I happen to think makes this year’s [...]

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