I am taking a break from all the grilling I have been doing. Here is a little something sweet, simple, fruity and refreshing. I make homemade applesauce all the time. I highly suggest you try doing it too if you have not all ready. Something extra special and happy takes place when you combine juicy red strawberries with crisp apples.
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Welcome to the first official week of Get Grillin’ the virtual BBQ party I am hosting with Dara from Cookin’ Canuck. We start off this 6 week adventure with grilled appetizers. Not only are we gonna share recipes with you, we can’t wait to see what you have for us! When I was concepting my recipe I could not get hot dogs off my mind. What is it about salty, smoky meat (or meatless if you prefer) that sizzles and pops when you cook it? Not sure, but it thrills this gal and most kids for that matter.
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Cookies= Happy, yes? Recently I saw a movie simply titled Happy at the Mountain Film festival in Telluride. Can you say the word happy without smiling? Go ahead and try it. I bet a grin will grace your lips. This movie was very important. It focused on finding universal truths. Wonderful things that make us embrace life, giggle and grin. This sweet film took home many awards, not surprising really. My cookie post is the first in a series that will cover stuff that makes me happy. Happiness is catching – my goal is to spread joy and I hope you have fun joining me on this ride.
It is freeing to be happy isn’t it?
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Welcome to the place I like to call home…the place that feeds my soul, whether or not I am in it’s actual presence. Even though I am not in Telluride full time, the energy and community in this high altitude mountain town brings me joy and great inner peace. I have been traveling to Telluride since winter 2003 and spend roughly 6 weeks a year in my happy place. I knew this trip for my first Mountain Film would be very different than the others…..it brought everything full circle. Continue reading “Telluride Mountain Film 2011”
Yay! I can finally announce this awesome summer event I am hosting with Dara from Cookin’ Canuck. Most of you probably all ready know Dara’s amazing blog and if you don’t hurry on over and check it out. We both love to grill and know lots of you do too. Now that Memorial Day is here it is time to roll up your sleeves, clean up that grill and Get Grillin’ outdoors. Let’s celebrate with an online party!
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Can you guys believe Memorial Day, the kick off to Summer is upon us? With a long three day weekend ahead people will head outdoors to BBQ’s, potluck parties and all kinds of get togethers. I hope you are planning on spending time with loved ones and friends. I am currently in Telluride, CO attending the Mountain Film Festival. I am looking forward to sharing this life changing, inspiring event with you.
Since you probably want to spend more time playing than in the kitchen I am sharing recipes that require quick trips to the market and simple preparation. Dig in and enjoy!
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Last month people from around the world tuned in at all hours of the day and night to catch a glimpse of Prince William and his bride Catherine Middleton walk down the aisle at Westminster Abbey. I took the events in via twitter feeds, not a shock. Later that day I attended a school fundraiser. Not just any small gymnasium party. A full blown, fancy hat wearing shin dig. It would have been sure to impress the press had they not all been at the Royal Wedding some 8000 miles away.
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Mango is a sweet and tangy fruit that we love to eat on it’s own, in baked goodies and sweet-savory sauces. This tender, moist muffin I came up with is decadent, satisfying and fueled with high-energy ingredients. I finally got my hands on a jumbo five pound bag of blanched almond flour, a gluten free ingredient I learned about from my friend Elana of Elana’s Pantry. She said it was great, her readers agree and it was time for me to try it too.
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I am so excited to share these fruity goat cheese pizzas with you. I took all the elements I love about a cheese platter and baked them into a pizza. Instead of having the cheese, berries, nuts and crackers on a plate individually, the addition of heat & dough adds lots of fun and flavor. You can use whole wheat dough or bake up a gluten free crust, the choice is yours.
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What happens when you give one of the nicest, most creative people the chance to create and publish a cookbook? You get a book filled with delectable photos, wit and outrageous recipes. Have you heard about Matt Armendariz’s from Matt Bites new book On A Stick? There is something about eating food on sticks that swoons kids and adults. Matt goes way beyond the kebab or skewered stuff we have come to know. This book has a gamut of goodies including savories: Mac n’ Cheese, Fish n’ Chips and Chinese Meatballs. Also sweets: S’mores, Candy Apples and Donut Holes. Bring it. Continue reading “BLT Kebabs”
Today I am gonna share with you the simplest recipe ever….a precursor to my larger post tomorrow. I figured a good homemade mayonnaise is worthy of it’s own recipe page. This spread will be great for summer entertaining, egg salad, pasta salad, BLT’s, juicy burgers, sandwiches and anywhere else you might like a dab of creamy goodness. Mayonnaise is more of a method than actual recipe. You are simply emulsifying ingredients until a creamy spread is formed.
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Raise you hands if you know what this weekend is…..the second annual National Food Bloggers Bake Sale! Across the nation bloggers are baking up their finest treats to sell and raise money for the awesome charity Share Our Strength. My friend Gaby from What’s Gaby Cooking organizes and puts this event together to help raise money to fight the war against childhood hunger. To make sure no guests go hungry at the bake sale I am bringing these Double Chocolate Banana Scones, they are vegan and gluten free. *smiles* Continue reading “Double Chocolate Banana Scones – Vegan and Gluten Free”
