December 2009

pineapple infused vodka

December 31, 2009

Pin it You may recall my wonderful meal at Restaurant Nola in New Orleans. One of the many highlights was their Cosmo – made with their own Pineapple infused vodka. Since that fateful night in September, I have been wanting to make my own infused vodka. I decided it would be a perfect gift for [...]

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ask the nutritionist: holiday eating

December 30, 2009

Pin itWith Christmas/Chanukah behind us and New Years Eve ahead of us I’m interested to hear how you all stay healthy through the Holidays. I know in past years I’ve felt a little sluggish and “heavy” but this year I feel great and don’t think I’ve really put on any weight – if so, it is [...]

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eggplant, caramelized onion & goat gouda sandwich

December 29, 2009

Pin it Eggplant is a vegetable that I have yet to fully understand. I just don’t always get it. Sometimes I love it and sometimes I’m left wondering what I did wrong. So here it is, I’m officially accepting any and all eggplant tips. Regardless of my eggplant struggles, this sandwich was delightful and perfect [...]

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fried rice

December 28, 2009

Pin it Since I started dating the taster (many moons ago), his family has been telling tales of an epic fried rice. After many years of wondering when I would be able to try this culinary treat the night finally came. I made the brown rice and he took it from there. Shortly after, the kitchen was a [...]

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le creuset winner!

December 27, 2009

Pin itI loved all of the ideas you all came up with for what you would make with the au gratin dishes from cookware.com! The winner of the Le Crueset give-away is commenter #3: Julie at Savvyeats.com: “I would make individual mac & cheese or mini pot pies/mini shepherd pies. Fun!” Julie – Send me [...]

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thai pork lettuce wraps

December 24, 2009

Pin itYou could wrap anything in lettuce and I’m pretty sure I would love it. My Mother makes the best lettuce wraps – it was a favorite meal of mine growing up – so fun to eat and delicious at the same time. (Also a great way to get your kids to eat some veggies!) [...]

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