I love yogurt. Whenever I see a new form of this cultured treat, I have the urge to test it out and compare it to my list of all time favorites. Beijing Yogurt requires no spoon because it’s a drinkable…
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Continue ReadingLong long ago, there was a restaurant located in my local Macy’s (South Coast Plaza) headed by three famous “Iron Chefs” that operated under the name “Signature Kitchen.” For a period of time this spot served the most deliciously amazing…
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Continue ReadingJapanese Curry is probably the most delicious British Food in existence. Yes-thats right. This delicious staple of Japanese Cuisine was originally adopted by the Japanese Navy from the British Navy as a way to avoid a vitamin B deficiency. Thank…
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Continue ReadingThese Elderberry Syrup Popsicles will make it fun and easy to boost your child’s immune system. I usually give my kids 1 of these mini popsicles or Elderberry Gummy Bears for their daily serving of Elderberry Syrup. You can find…
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Continue ReadingIf you have kids you know how impossible it is to get them to eat certain healthful foods. I’ve found the perfect way to keep your little ones cold-proof this winter; and it involves a fun way to introduce them…
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Continue ReadingEvery time I make this, I feel like I’m at Hogwarts in Professor Snape’s class whipping up some sort of magical potion. Elderberries have been used as a remedy for thousands of years to prevent and treat colds and influenza.…
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Continue ReadingWhenever I’m taking a road trip through California a stop at Pea Soup Andersen’s in Buellton, CA is a must – they have been open since 1924—largely based on the quality of this hearty dish. After all, they’re not called…
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Continue ReadingThis French Potted Yogurt is the most decadent yogurt, it’s thick, creamy and smooth. This recipe uses ultra-pasteurized half and half, so there is no need to boil it before incubating. Each serving is individually cultured in the glass “pots”…
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Continue ReadingThe hype for Starbucks Egg Bites is real! I reverse engineered this recipe by looking at their list of ingredients for the Bacon & Gruyere Egg Bites and experimented with timing and proportions. This is the closest I’ve come to…
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Continue ReadingOne of my favorite things to get at Din Tai Fung is their Pork Chop Fried Rice. After several attempts of reverse engineering the recipe, I think I have perfected their deep fried pork chops. Hopefully you’ll try out my…
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