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Portland: Where Roses Bloom, Pinot Flows and Food Bloggers Gather

  What an incredible city; what an exceptional conference. That is what I’m taking away from my visit to Portland, where I traveled to the International Food Bloggers Conference this past weekend, presented by Foodista and Zephyr Adventures. This is … Continue reading

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Kel’s Colorful Caprese Salad

Summertime = homegrown tomatoes = love. If you’ve been following my blog, you know I’m a tomato aficionado — it’s one of my favorite foods. Back in June I had a great Insalata Caprese at the Blue Moon Bistro in … Continue reading

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Food of the Month, August 2012: Peaches

One of the best things about living in the North Carolina is all of the wonderful fresh fruits and vegetables that are available from spring to late fall. One of my favorites is peaches – I get so excited when … Continue reading

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Kel’s Blissful Black Bean, Rice and Corn Burritos

I’m keeping with my recent theme of vegan dishes with this recipe for a delicious and satisfying meatless burrito. While I can live without the meat, it was hard for me to imagine a burrito without my usual sharp cheddar cheese … Continue reading

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Kel’s Pasta Puttanesca, Vegan Version

My love for olives began when I was less than a year old. When I started teething, I loved to suck on lemons. My parents and grandparents were amazed and started giving me other foods that you would not expect … Continue reading

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Creamy Mushroom and Lemon-Spinach Vegan Risotto

I just started a brief vegan diet (more about that in an upcoming post) and decided to make some mushroom risotto, hoping to create something where I would not miss the cheese. I found several recipes online that I thought … Continue reading

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Root Beer Floats, Kid and Adult Versions

When was the last time you enjoyed a yummy root beer float? For me, it had been quite a while, so I was so happy to learn that August 6th is National Root Beer Float Day. So were the kids … Continue reading

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Chilled Cucumber Melon Soup with Radish Celery Salsa

I love chilled soups, especially in the heat of the summer. Usually, gazpachos come immediately to mind and that’s what I tend to order or make at home (click here for a tasty recipe I posted last summer.) However, several years … Continue reading

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Tip of the Month, July 2012: This One’s for the Dogs

July 30, 2011. One of the best days of my life, ever. That’s when my sweet little Lille doggie chose us to be her forever family.

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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Mushrooms, Wild Rice and Habañero Cheese

  Bell peppers are starting to ripen and roll in to the Farmer’s Market, vegetable/fruit stands and local grocery stores. Yaaay! I’ve been experimenting with some recipes that call for a stuffing without meat but don’t sacrifice flavor – perfect … Continue reading

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