Ramadan and Spring Equinox Juxtapose

In 2023 Ramadan and Spring Equinox will come along side by side. The Spring Equinox is usually on either March 19th, 20th, or 21st. This year it falls on Monday, March 20, 2023. The day and night will be equal in lenghth on this day, beckoning a time of renewal and growth. As it is…

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Argentina Wins FIFA 2022! We Have Argentine Red Shrimp and Red Chili Roasted Potatoes

It’s being declared the best ever World Cup. The Argentinian soccer team made a historical triumph against France at the climax of the 2022 FIFA World Cup! Of course we have to honor Argentina for this great stride. We made Argentine Red Shrimp with Argentinian style potatoes. Argentine Red Shrimp come from cold waters in…

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What’s A Somi?

Somisomi is a soft-serve dessert shop based on the lighter flavors of Korean desserts. They serve specially crafted Taiyaki soft serve, which is also called “Ah-Boong(아붕)” In Korea. A Taiyaki is a fish-shaped waffle cone that is filled with your choice of filling and then topped with soft serve ice cream. However, this isn’t your…

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Return to Routine with the Autumn Equinox & Chia Chai Pudding

You may have noticed that I have been on a bit of a hiatus. Those of you that have read my about page know that a dream of mine was to complete my doctorate. Well, I can now officially add “Dr.” to my name. Unfortunately, it became more than I expected near the end of…

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Snowflake Pasta with Pesto & Black Truffle Buttered Bread

If you are looking for a quick winter meal yet want to still enchant your children or even your grown-up guests, then try this Snowflake Pasta with Pesto Dish.  It will bring out the colors of the holidays and pair it with Truffle Buttered French Bread to complete the meal.  You may be wondering; how…

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Southwestern Salmon Salad on Avocado

I know that the Easter table usually involves some kind of lamb or roast, but Easter arrives in the Spring when most people like it down to light and airy Sunday brunch.  My recipe today is more for that Sunday brunch, or afternoon lunch/tea.  The Southwestern Salmon Salad on Avocado can be served any time…

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Potato Soup with Corned Beef

Ok, I’m behind on the St. Patrick’s Day post. I hope everyone had a fun and very green St. Patrick’s Day. This post is about the day after St. Patrick’s, when you are hung over and you have left over corned beef. Spring is arriving a little slowly around here and Nor’easter storms are still…

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Breakfast at Tiffany’s with Chicken and Chocolate Sauce Alongside Saffron Rice

It’s Oscar weekend and this year will be the 90th Academy Awards.  In it’s honor, I’m going back to another iconic classic that won two Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song for “Moon River,” and was also nominated for three other Academy Awards: Best Actress for Hepburn, Best Adapted Screenplay, and…

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