Impromptu Cran-Apple Tuna Salad with Fresh Herbs

June 6, 2011
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Improvise your own light, bright tuna salad using highest quality tuna in olive oil, a few fresh herbs and some chopped fruits and veggies. Rainbow in a bowl!

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Wordless Wednesday: Breakfast of Champions for a 9-Year-Old Boy

June 1, 2011
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Wordless Wednesday: Toasted bagel, cream cheese, smoked salmon and capers for a 9-year-old’s breakfast!

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Spinach Pie with Pine Nuts and Currants

May 30, 2011
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Garlic, crunchy toasted pine nuts and sweet currants spark a Spinach Pie that can star in a vegetarian meal or assist as a side dish. Bonus: It’s gluten-free.

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Wordless Wednesday: Mushroom Kit Explosion!

May 25, 2011
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This Grow Your Own Mushroom Garden didn’t wait for me to set it up and water it. After 2 weeks of inattention, it offered up this display of talent!

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Creminelli Mortadella — Pure Porky Pleasure!

May 23, 2011
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The Mortadella and Prosciutto Cotto from Creminelli Fine Meats are swoonworthy salumi, and well worth searching out for your next party or charcuterie platter.

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Perfect Fudge from a Cook’s Tour of Malibu

May 21, 2011
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Perfect Fudge from Cacao Luxe Chocolatier is a great homemade gift from the kitchen for teachers, coaches, principals, office managers, etc.

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Patty Phillips: From Polo Player to Pizza Queen

May 19, 2011
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National pizza maven Patty Phillips of Patty’s Gourmet Pizza shares tips on how to make the best pizza.

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Tuscan Kale Salad from True Food Kitchen (and a Restaurant Review)

May 16, 2011
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Tuscan Kale Salad from True Food Kitchen is one of the stars of the show at this new healthy living restaurant from Dr. Andrew Weil.

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Rosemary Rice Krispies Treats

May 14, 2011
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Take Rice Krispy Treats to a whole new level with the addition of some finely minced fresh rosemary.

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Meatless Monday: Portobello Vegetarian Chili of the Gods

May 9, 2011
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Eating lower on the food chain is easy with this delicious Portobello Vegetarian Chilli of the Gods. Clean out your veggie drawer on this one!

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Wordless Wednesday: Watermelon Snack

May 4, 2011
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There is nothing finer on a hot day after school that a snack of watermelon!

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How to Taste Olive Oil

April 27, 2011
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How do you tell which olive oil you really like? Do an olive oil tasting! There are just a few simple rules to do it right.

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We Got Portobello Poblano Grilled Gourmet Tacos Back on the Menu at Rubio’s!

April 10, 2011
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A favorite shockingly delicious Portobello Polano Grilled Gourmet Taco is back on the menu at Rubios after we complained. You’re welcome!

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Avocado on Toast with Truffle Salt — Fast, Simple, Addictively Delicious Lunch (or Breakfast!)

April 4, 2011
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Seasoned avocado mashed onto toast with a sprinkle of truffle salt is a fast, simple, addictively delicious lunch or breakfast. Yes, we said breakfast!

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Wordless Wednesday: Panino with Brie and Pears

March 30, 2011
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Panino with Brie and Pears — creamy, sweet, smoky grilled cheese sandwich of the Gods. Contender for World’s Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich.

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Meatless Monday: Fried Egg with Truffle Salt

March 28, 2011
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A luxurious egg fried in bacon fat and sprinkled with truffle salt will make you glad it is Meatless Monday. Eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner, this is one decadent meal!

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Wordless Wednesday: Indian-Spiced Mushrooms and Lentils

March 23, 2011
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An Indian-inspired lentil dish spiced with garam masala makes a great Meatless Monday entree!

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Wordless Wednesday: A Bit o’ the Green for St. Patrick’s Day

March 16, 2011
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What’s St. Patrick’s Day without some green, whether it is cabbage in your skillet or green in your river?

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Smoked Salmon with Caramelized Onion Quiche

March 5, 2011
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Smoked Salmon with Caramelized Onion Quiche will make a delicious impression for brunch! This special brunch quiche is based on one from Campanile Restaurant in Los Angeles.

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