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riviera maya guacamole

May 17, 2012
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riviera maya guacamole

~ riviera maya guacamole ~ This is a recipe for guacamole that was inspired by the simple, wonderful guac we had while visiting Mexico’s Riviera Maya. I think the key to a good guacamole recipe is to keep it short and sweet. 2 ripe avocados, peeled and mashed 1 diced, ripe Roma tomato 2 Tablespoons grated onion 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce Mash the avocados with a fork, place in a little mixing bowl along with the other ingredients. Mix. Serve with your favorite corn chips, quesadillas or on tacos or burritos. Enjoy! ~Melissa

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the best garlic bread on the planet

May 16, 2012
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the best garlic bread on the planet

~ garlic bread ~ The first time I had this amazing garlic bread I was still living in my little apartment in White Bear Lake. My friend Amy and I would make weekly “craft” dates when we’d get together, create, and cook. One of...

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trattoria meatballs

May 16, 2012
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trattoria meatballs

~ trattoria meatballs ~ So a couple days ago I was making spaghetti and talking to our cat (yes, I did just say that… and sometimes she talks back too. She says “mama” when she’s hungry for a treat. Which is about 2,000 times...

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watermelon green tea fresca

May 15, 2012
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watermelon green tea fresca

~ watermelon green tea fresca ~ You may have heard of the popular Latin beverage agua fresca, a refreshing drink that can be made by combining water and any number of fresh fruits. Well, I decided to expound on this idea, and instead of using water as the base of my drink, I used green tea. I am so excited to share this recipe with you. It’s wonderful, and so good for you. for 2 servings: 1 and 1/2 cups sweet, seedless watermelon chunks 1 cup cold green tea juice of 1/2 lime 3 Tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup ice...

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herb garden salad dressing

May 14, 2012
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herb garden salad dressing

What a lovely weekend. A little day trip to Pepin, long walks, and  lots of time spent in the fresh air, working on yard projects and getting our herbs and flowers planted. I hope you had a beautiful Mother’s Day. Here’s a special salad dressing recipe using lots of fresh herbs from your garden… I made up a jar for our dinner last night. ~ herb garden salad dressing ~ 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream or greek yogurt juice of one lemon 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped, fresh parsley 1/4 cup chopped, fresh...

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six senses saturday ~ the harbor view cafe

May 12, 2012
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six senses saturday ~ the harbor view cafe

Italian bread salad with homemade dressings : creamy french and blue cheese vinaigrette linguini papalina ~ proscuitto, mushrooms, garlic, cream and parmesan mixed grill ~ pork sausage, lamb, beef, kidney, chicken and liver with chutney coq au vin ~ red wine braised chicken wine tasting notes : Nimbus Sauvignon Blanc ~ mineral, fresh herbs, citrus and hay Sycamore Lane Pinot Grigio ~ Sweet aromas of pears, melon, and tropical fruits are accented with pleasant floral notes …both were lovely wines feeling :: warm sunshine hearing :: trains rushing by the lovely Harbor View Cafe in Pepin Wisconsin (I did...

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