Japanese Curry is probably the most delicious British-influenced 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 has to be my favorite type of yogurt, French Style Potted Yogurt is individually cultured in clay or glass pots to preserve the thick creamy texture. If you’ve ever had Philadelphia-style soft serve ice cream, this is like the…
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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. It’s a Shanghainese-style fried pork cutlet that is crispy on the outside with a tender, juicy center – marinated in soy sauce and five spice,…
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Continue ReadingImagine finding the perfect cheesecake recipe—fluffy, creamy, tangy, and rich… This Matcha Cheesecake is made with a foolproof no-bake technique guaranteed to impress your most discerning foodie friends. I served them in mini dessert cups, but you could also use…
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Continue ReadingCheesecake is one of my favorite desserts! I love thick and dense NY style cheesecakes and I love the light fluffy version of no-bake cheesecakes. My no-bake recipe is fool proof and very easy to put together. I made a…
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