From the monthly archives:
It’s New Year’s Eve so get out your glitzy tops, fill the fridge with tons o’ bubbly and gear up for a night of celebrating the year’s end. Enjoy your one last night of throwing caution to the wind, because next week we’ll kick off the New Year by sharing our personal resolutions (and explain [...]
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Twilight fans, take note! Between November and early Spring you can sink your fangs into the vibrant flesh of a blood orange and stave your new-found thirst for blood! And for any non-Twihearts out there, rest assured you can still enjoy the tart and tangy flesh of this crimson Winter fruit in salads, drinks, and [...]
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The tart and tangy juice of the blood oranges totally masks the taste of vodka, so you can really make these babies stiff – making them a perfect cocktail for New Years! Plus, since it’s made with fresh juice instead of some sugar concoction you’d find at a grocery store, you might even call these healthy [...]
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When removed from your everyday eating environment – i.e. spending a week with your fam in another part of the state – you quickly realize that not everyone shares an “eat seasonal” state-of-mind. Hence being offered asparagus at Christmas dinner and tomato slices on my morning eggs. So when searching for an appetizer that would [...]
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People, you’ve got to stop reading this post, head over to the Mission district in San Francisco, and eat one of the freshest, most delicious meals of your lives at Flour + Water. It’s a relatively new Italian restaurant that serves up seasonal ingredients sourced from “the unparalleled and ever abundant California artisans and growers.” [...]
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As you settle down on the couch wearing your favorite robe and holding a cup of hot chocolate, take a moment to remember what this holiday season is truly all about. Whether you are celebrating Jesus’ birth or just celebrating the ones you love, remember that at the end of the day the people sitting [...]
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Up until recently, homemade tamales were the main attraction at Kele’s annual family Christmas party, accompanied with a to-die-for mole. But unfortunately, Kele’s grandmother – a.k.a. the tamale ringleader – is no longer with us and so I haven’t had the opportunity to partake in the tradition key to so many Mexican households come holiday time. [...]
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In preparation for tomorrow’s post about a wonderful tamale-making party Jillian and I recently attended, I thought it fitting to highlight masa this week. Masa is the “dough” found in tamales. It’s used to make corn tortillas and is featured in numerous Mexican dishes.
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These warm, baked apples practically ooze holiday spirit. Serve them alongside a hearty, savory egg dish and you’ve got a complete breakfast. And since they’re so simple to prepare, you can spend your time cooking up other dishes or kicking it with the fam. Outside of the holiday season, they would make a great breakfast [...]
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Now that my sister and I are all grown up, we don’t wake up at the crack of dawn on Christmas to claw our way through presents. Instead, we like to mosey out of bed, get coffee with mom and dad, and enjoy a lazy breakfast around the fire. And while it’s nice to eat [...]
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