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Melon Puree and Chia Pudding

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Another breakfast idea. I really liked it. A couple days ago I pureed a Crane melon and froze it in ice cubes trays to add to my mineral water, but I also throw them in smoothies. This morning, I put 3 melon ice cubes in my Vitamix with a handful of kale and a splash… Read More

A Fun Birthday Party

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It’s so much fun teaching a bunch of thirteen year-old girls at a birthday party! The request by the birthday girl was to learn to make homemade pasta, and ice cream sandwiches. The birthday girl didn’t consume dairy as she was aware that dairy made her allergies worse. Pretty great that she was able to… Read More

Seasoning Tips

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Balancing Flavors The correct seasonings for any dish will enhance the flavor of the food and not compete or overpower. When I teach cooking classes I find that seasoning and balancing flavors are what most people struggle with. If you’re not careful everything on your plate can taste the same or one flavor is completing… Read More

Cantucci and Einkorn Flour

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Einkorn is an ancient wheat with lower gluten and carbohydrate levels. You can substitute einkorn for ‘modern wheat’ although it’s slightly different to work with. Here are some tips provided by Jovial brand Einkorn flour: The photo in this post is for Einkorn flour cantucci (biscotti) a recipe I learned to make in Italy. Please… Read More