If I told you you could have S’mores for breakfast would you give me a big squeeze? Sure a little decadent, but i’ll let you have at this one if you need to. These S’mores Pudding Parfaits are a perfect treat for any time of the day and would be a grand slam at a party too……make ’em big or little to suit your cravings.
Layer on that chocolate cream, vanilla coconut cream (a perfect stand in for marshmallow) & graham cracker crumbles.
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Hello there! Recently I had portraits taken by my great pal Joanie Schwarz. We had a wonderful time despite the fact that I had to move realllllly slowly with a fresh knee injury. If you live in New Jersey or right here in Telluride I suggest you look her up for some clicks.
Joanie grew up with a mom who was a professional photographer. She studied illustration and photography in college and has lots of practice grabbing the perfect shot! Joanie worked in the commercial aspect of photography and now mostly shoots portraits of kids, families, lifestyle and pets.
She has a great Facebook fan page too! Stop by to say & to see her daily collections of photos.
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Sweet ~ savory. Savory ~ sweet. I don’t care what the order. Something magical happens with you combine the two. To honor Grilled Cheese Month I bring you Grilled Cheese with Chicken, Cheddar & Grapes. A splendid combination of both…. sweet & savory.
Thinly sliced grapes, with creamy salty cheese & protein packed chicken make for an irresistible sandwich.
Don’t forget to check out my 50 AMAZING Grilled Cheese Recipes post too!
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Do you like surprises? I sure do! This past Friday I saw tweets flying around that MarlaMeridith.com is a Saveur Magazine Best 2013 Food Blogs Finalist!
Well boy howdy! I have been secretly hoping for this kinda thing to happen for some time now. I am honored, flattered and smitten with this nomination. I reaaaallly gotta thank you guys for all of your GREAT energy & good times we get to share over here.
Can you do me (us) a favor and cast your votes for MarlaMeridith.com between now and midnight, Friday April 19th. Look for me in the “Best Kids’ Cooking Blog” category. Thank you bunches!! XO
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You guys know how I am obsessed with berries right? All kinds of berries. They get my love singularly and i’ll pair ’em up any which way too. Gimme strawberries, raspberries, blueberries & blackberries every minute of each day and i’ll be your best friend. Forever.
It’s a perfect fit that I have teamed up with the folks at Driscoll’s to bring you these delightful Chocolate Covered Strawberries. I present this recipe to you for a few reasons: it is a super healthy treat, really simple to prepare and a GREAT activity to do with your kids. Let’s not forget how elegant these berries would be at any party or celebration.
Please head over to Driscoll’s to get the recipe & to check out my blog post…..
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Grilled Cheese Month. One of the most festive foodie events ever!
Grilled cheese is kinda the BIGGEST superhero in the sandwich world. I’ve never met a person who doesn’t love an ooey gooey grilled cheese sammie. Even if you no longer eat ’em (Paleo, grain free, dairy free, etc.) I bet you remember biting into at least one of these in your lifetime. And I bet it was a remarkable experience. Happy food.
Let’s dig into some fun ~ I had a blast searching around the web to find some favorites to share with you…
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It happened again….
One of my amazing food bloggin’ pals has hit the ground running with a spectacular cookbook! Heather Christo’s Generous Table is something you need in your hands now. Talk about an abundance of beauty, creativity and awe inducing recipes. I am thrilled to share this cookbook with you today. Heather gave me free reign to choose any recipe from her book. Thanks girl!
I went with the Berry Fizz. The name, simplicity and perfect flavors behind this simple beverage has me bubbling over with JOY…
Currently in Vail, CO. Currently it’s very much winter outside. Currently I’m relaxing in my hotel room ~ very much craving this Almond Cornbread Breakfast Cake. Not too sweet and sure good for ya. Have a hearty piece for breakfast, brunch or for a snack.
For a little somethin’ more….slather it with some jam & your favorite nut butter.
Please don’t forget the really strong espresso…
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Today is Friday… this means the weekend is here.Yay! I can post a cocktail and feel great about it. I can feel great ’cause we started the week with Cowgirl Coolers and now we end it together it with delicious Honey Bee Martinis. Do you like the name? I came up with it while I lip smacked on sticky lavender honey. Since spring is here this is a skinny drink ~ for all those skimpy clothes, cocktail sipping sunny days.
The weather is flip flopping around here. Is that happening by you? One minute it’s breezy and cold, the next it’s warm blossom popping heat. The fab news is you can enjoy a Honey Bee Martini any time at all! Cold or hot out ~ don’t matter. Dive in I say!
This Essence of Lavender Honey is a true treat! I found it at my favorite Over the Moon fine foods market here in Telluride. It adds the perfect amount of sweetness to this skinny cocktail. Serve this cocktail for weekend brunch, also perfect for bridal & baby showers. Celebrate!
If there is one thing I know it’s that honey bee’s sure do love honey. Not sure if they like vodka…..but I am sure a sip or two might change their flight pattern a smidge…
If you want a quenching honey sweetened lemonade, then don’t add the spirits. For this martini cocktail use your favorite vodka. I used this Skinny Girl Island Coconut Vodka.…it is lovely in this drink.
Lay a sprig of lavender over your drink for good measure. Also add a lemon wedge. All good to go! Enjoy…
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When I drive back and forth to Hotchkiss, Colorado every weekend I see all kinds of eye candy. Anywhere else I have ever lived I have immensely disliked driving. Here in Colorado ~ I love road trips.
I stop the car often to get snaps of wildlife, barns, ranches, cows, horses, mountains….and well, just about everything!
Enjoy this little photographic journey of some pals I met while on the road last week.
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The winter and spring are duking it out daily here in Telluride, CO. Each day surprises. One day bulbs start poking through thawing soil and the next day snow storms & gusty winds push through.
On warmer days Cowgirl Coolers are blended with ice. On bone chiller days, homemade comfort food like Orzo with Wild Peasant, Sweet Potato & Mushrooms keep us cozy & warm.
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Ever realize that you wished Monday was Friday, but not Friday to be Monday? Here we go kickin off a new week and I am all ready thinking about the weekend. There have been lots of end ‘o ski season parties here in Telluride. We had a fantastic ski season and are looking forward to a bright and cheerful spring. For big & little cowgirls and cowboys, I came up with this Cowgirl Cooler cocktail recipe. This strawberry fruit smoothie can be enjoyed as healthy frozen smoothie (alcohol free) or with a whiskey kick.
Let’s saddle up & learn more about this libation. Let’s also pretend that Monday is Friday… or at least dream about it.
You probably figured all my talk about strawberry this ‘n that was leading somewhere…somewhere larger than Strawberry Sauce. Right? Maybe?
Maybe……
Maybe it’s all that rootin tootin gun shootin on the weekends. Maybe it’s ’cause I live in a town filled with Western sass. Did you know Butch Cassidy lived here in Telluride? He worked on ranches and then proceeded to rob the San Miguel Valley Bank a whopping $21,000.00. Not a very nice thing to do to the quaint small town you call home!
A splash of Jack Daniels or your favorite whiskey/bourbon is a zinger twist to the usually rum/triple sec daiquiri. Without the whiskey this puréed fruity drink could be part of a juice cleanse. With it, obviously not. This is a skinny cocktail, made of pure fruit and sweetened with stevia.
You choose what is most needed….a kick or a cleanse…..
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