Appetizers

December 17, 2011

Norwegian Salmon Gravlax with Dill Mustard Sauce

There are a few very wonderful things about my job as a food and lifestyle blogger. Not only do I get to develop amazing healthy recipes that fuel us with sustainable energy. I also get to take pretty pictures of it.

Another bonus? I get connected with food adventurers and connoisseurs around the globe. Recently I was contacted by the folks at salmon from Norway. If you have been visiting here for a while you would know that salmon is my all time favorite lean protein. When 7 pounds of the freshest Norwegian Salmon arrived at our door life became even more *blissful*

So what’s a girl to do with all of this gorgeous pink fleshed fish. Make gravlax!

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~ Marla Meridith

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Giveaways

December 14, 2011

$100 Jessie Steele Holiday Giveaway “Bring Happy Home”

Have you ever seen the retro & fabulous apron & home collection by Jessie Steele? I have been wearing their aprons for years, way before I launched MarlaMeridith.com. Any company who’s tagline is “Bring Happy Home” makes me very *happy*

I love all of their creations and I am so excited to share them with you!

My daughter and I had fun on this little holiday photo shoot. I set up the shots of me & my daughter and my hubs pressed *click*
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~ Marla Meridith

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Giveaways

December 11, 2011

Great BIG Scharffen Berger Chocolate Holiday Giveaway!

At holiday time each year, I get to host a Scharffen Berger giveaway with you. I use their chocolates in my baking all the time and we love to munch it out of hand too. The dark bars and unsweetened cocoa powder are my favorites. My kids love the milk and the white chocolate flavors and my hubs is somewhere in between. He is super sweet, but a semi-sweet chocolate kinda guy.

If there is one thing we all have in common dear readers is a great love for chocolate. Raise your hand if you don’t like it? Thought so. Bet your hands are politely in your lap. Now say “pretty please I want to win this GIANT chocolate giveaway.”
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~ Marla Meridith

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Crafts & DIY

December 9, 2011

“Vintage Stitches” Holiday Gift Tag Printables

I have so many fun gifts coming up for you my sweet readers over the next few weeks. I want to play Santa and spoil y’all with love, recipes and all kinds of crafty creations. Does that sound cool? I sure hope so. Today I am sharing these ‘lil gift tags I designed. I hope you can decorate your pretty presents with them.

It is a holiday craft. Yup, I checked in with my sparkly, crafty side…and came out with free printable gift tags!
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~ Marla Meridith

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Happy Posts

December 7, 2011

Happy Post – 15 Amazing Holiday Gifts for $15 & Under

How many people do you have on your gift list this year? Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukah or something else chances are you are all ready in shopping mode (if you have not finished all ready) Whether or not you have a tight budget, these little somethings are nice to give to teachers, friends and co-workers. You could also use them as stocking stuffers.

These are items I like and I think you will too. The gifts are diverse and you should be able to find at least one for everyone on your list.

Please add your own links at the bottom of the post: cookie recipes, hand made crafts or items you can purchase at the store. Stuff that makes you happy. Let’s start shopping!
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~ Marla Meridith

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Baked Sweets and Treats

December 5, 2011

Banana Creamy Pie – Gluten Free

Perhaps you saw this photo on Instagram a few weeks ago. A lot of you “liked” it so I decided that even though I did not have high resolution photos all was OK.

A few things you need to know about this pie: My son wanted a pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. With all of my time in the kitchen and the feasting that went on that day a pie never happened. My mind was stuck on savories and the turkey. Other desserts were enjoyed, but not the little guys pie. The following morning he woke up and begged for a banana cream pie, in his footie PJ’s. And his bright blue eyes. With sweet little cheeks.

How could I possibly refuse…
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~ Marla Meridith

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Lifestyle

November 30, 2011

Vintage Glamour at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons

A day away can transform you. Really. Just 24 hours can change your world. It did mine. Sometimes you do not need to travel far to have a wonderfully blissful vacation. Recently I visited the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire hotel. This landmark beauty is right in the heart of Beverly Hills, CA. I snuck out from behind the Orange Curtain (The OC) to visit the great land of 90210.

Lots of fun to be had! Come on, let’s check it out…
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~ Marla Meridith

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Giveaways

November 28, 2011

Ile De France Cheese Basket Giveaway! {For 5 Winners}

Please tell me you love cheese as much as I do. Now that we have our mutual love exposed let’s talk about Ile De France. Are you curious about French cheese? Do you purchase it often? If you love Brie, Camembert, Comté and St. André then chances are you have enjoyed cheese from France. They also import spectacular goat cheese. Ile De France sources from the best cheese makers around that beautiful country. They have been importing to the USA since 1936!

Ever think of sending someone cheese as a gift? Now is your chance. If you win you can send your prize to a loved one of friend if you wish. Or you might just want to keep it all for yourself.

That is perfectly OK.
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~ Marla Meridith

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Entertaining

November 25, 2011

Recipes for Thanksgiving Leftovers & Gratitude

We were all anticipating the BIG day of feasting. How did it go? Who sat at your Thanksgiving table this year? Were you home or did you travel far away or perhaps to a nearby restaurant? No matter what you did I hope it was glorious!

Whether you enjoyed a vegan, gluten free or carnivorous day I hope you have plenty of leftovers. One of the best parts of this foodie holiday is the party in your fridge.

The after party…
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~ Marla Meridith

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Entertaining

November 22, 2011

Happy & Healthy Thanksgiving Super Foods Recipes

You guys pop over here to create healthy, delicious, whole food recipes. Simple recipes with bold flavors and great for you ingredients. Here is a list of Thanksgiving recipes for your holiday table. If you are anything like me then you are still shopping and won’t be doing much cooking until the day before and day of.

If you have been crawling my recipe page then hopefully you have all ready found what you are looking for. To make things convenient, here is everything you should need in one place.

From our home to yours we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter and lots and lots of healthy, joyful food.
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~ Marla Meridith

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Gluten Free

November 21, 2011

Rustic Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

We had a rainy, cool weekend here in the OC and I thought it was time to post a warm and comforting Rustic Roasted Tomato Soup. This is a classic soup that should be in everyone’s recipe box. It is very simple to prepare and wonderful all year round.

Enjoyed with a side salad and a oozy grilled cheese sandwich and all is right in the world.
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~ Marla Meridith

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Cheese

November 19, 2011

Thanksgiving Leftovers Pizza: Sweet Potato, Goat Cheese, Turkey

Remember my Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter and Coconut recipe? Somewhere along the way that mash called out to be used on pizza. Sweet Potato Pizza. A unique, fabulous and fun way to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers.

Go ahead and bookmark this for the day after & for Project Lunch Box….you can thank me later.

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~ Marla Meridith

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