Happy Labor Day! We’ve had a great weekend, starting with our first football game of the season! We are huge University of Georgia fans and had a great time in Athens watching Georgia beat Clemson! Summer is officially over though the weather here in Georgia usually has other plans for keeping summer around a while […]
Menu Plan Monday – August 25
August 24, 2014 by 1 Comment
I finally took the plunge and got a Vitamax, thanks to a great deal on QVC and credit card cash back. I’m so excited and for the 3 days I’ve owned it, I’ve used it at least once a day. So far I’ve just made juice, smoothies and fruit popsicles. I’m looking forward to doing […]
Menu Plan Monday – August 11
August 11, 2014 by 1 Comment
We finally have figs! The harsh winter destroyed many a fig tree, but luckily mine survived. They are ripening much later than usual and I don’t have as many as previously, but that is okay. I’m just happy to have figs! Now to harvest them before the birds, deer and whatever other animal decides to […]
Recipe Redux – Cherry Berry Cabernet Sorbet
July 21, 2014 by 14 Comments
This month’s Recipe Redux theme is all about spirits. Adding liquors, spirits, beer and wine in recipes can have a dramatic impact on the flavor. I often add white wine when making pasta sauces, and have even added red wine to chili on occasion. But I’ve never done much experimenting on my own when it […]
The Case Against Sugar Policies
July 18, 2014 by 2 Comments
I am a consultant to various food and beverage companies though all thoughts and opinions are my own. It seems like every day the media reports on a new study about sugar, high fructose corn syrup or a new proposed policy restricting the consumption of caloric sweeteners. Are these policies based on credible science? Or are […]
Still Time for Summer Fun in the Kitchen
July 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Here in Georgia, school is starting back in 3 short weeks. It is hard to believe school is so close, which makes it feel like the end of summer is at hand, which it clearly isn’t. There is still plenty of time for summer adventures, and of course I love those that involve the kitchen. These […]
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