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Brown Butter S’mores Cookies
Tonight I decided to make Turkey Sloppy Joes for the family and hey I thought what goes better with sloppy joes, then Brown Butter S’mores Cookie? Well at least that’s what I think and you might agree after trying this recipe. This recipe is adapted from https://bromabakery.com/smores-cookies/ . It’s a pretty tasty one. I adjusted…
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Carrots ~ Nature’s Hormone Balancer.
Hormones a bit out of control? Maybe carrot juice might be the answer. Carrots are loaded with a good source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants. But did you know raw carrots can actually help with absorbing estrogen. According to research, carrots contain unique undigestible fibers to help detox excess estrogen from…
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Gigi’s Chocolate Chip, Pecan, Coconut and Cranberry Bars
The quarantine has me baking up a storm, well more like cookie bars, pies, cakes and the like. Having my grandkids living with us makes it so easy to bake sweet treats, so after homeschooling they always expects Gigi to have a treat ready. Now let me be honest it’s not easy on my waistline,…
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Fried Black Eyed Peas
The southern girl in me desires black eyed peas and cornbread every now and then. But sometimes you want it to be a little fancier than normal. I love this recipe because it reminds me of my great aunt Jessie Mae. She would make cornbread in a madeleine baking pan and it just made it…
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Grilled Veggies with Mustard Sauce
Spring is in the air and we all are quarantined to our homes, hopefully this time has given you the beautiful opportunity to cook more with your family. In my family there are two cooks, myself and my younger son, Tyler. Tyler loves to cook, but grilling is his passion. While he was away at…
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Food For your Skin Type and Skincare Remedies from the Kitchen.
Let Food Be Thy Skincare “Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.” Hippocrates. I have seen this quote be true in my life and in the lives of many of my clients. Food is not only medicine for our bodies, but it is fuel for our minds, it comforts our souls and when we eat the right…
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Vegan Marshmallow Fluff
Chickpeas, they’re not just for salads anymore. My mama was the type of person that never wasted anything. She taught us to use it all, if you can. She would hardly ever threw leftover food out, it always became a casserole or bread pudding, or rice pudding or some new recipe creation. During this time…
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Eat your water: Hydrating Salad with a Green Goddess Dressing.
Did you know you can keep your immune system healthy by staying hydrated with food. However, don’t forget the water, coconut water and herbal teas. Most of the time when people are feeling hungry, it’s usually because they are thirsty. Next time you are reaching for something else to eat, drink a glass of water…
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Shawarma Chickpea and Kale Stew
How I love spices, they bring the best out of any produce or protein and they are full of anti inflammatory healing properties. My good friend Zoe, pulled together some incredible food content queens and chefs around the nation to participate in a week of #quarantinekitchen cooking classes. Every chef came up with an unique…
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Northern Bean, Rainbow Chard and Porcini Mushrooms Soup with dried Porcini Mushroom and Nutmeg dust
Soup, it’s what’s for dinner. Here’s a beautiful and simple soup I made for lunch, using http://www.fry-farm.com rainbow chard. This soup takes about 30 minutes to prepare. It’s very versatile and you can use chickpeas, lentils or even add some quinoa to it, allow yourself to be creative. Soups are very forgiving, easy to make…
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Williams Sonoma Farm to Table Summer Cooking Class
My gosh! What an amazing turn out yesterday at my Farm to Table Summer cooking class at Williams Sonoma. I honestly felt like a little kid on Christmas, but enjoying everyone opening up the gifts of eating delicious organic produce, straight from the farm . I was so excited to see how everyone would respond…
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“Raw Chick” Curry Stuffed Peppers
Eating more of a plant based diet can be one of the most cleansing things you can do for you body, mind and spirit. I like to give my body a break from refined sugars, lean meats and the occasional glass of wine. I love incorporating raw foods and vegan dishes into my daily meal…
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Smothered Chicken with potatoes, carrots, garlic, celery and onions
When it’s cold and rainy, this dish hits the spot. In my childhood, my mom made the most incredible smothered pork chops using a simple recipe: buttermilk, chicken broth, flour, onions, and garlic. It was a favorite alongside her macaroni and cheese. Though I rarely cook pork chops unless requested by my in-laws—whom I humorously…
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Easy Sausage, Potatoes, Peppers and Onions
This is my family’s go to on those crazy days and I need something quick, healthy, full of flavor and takes one pot. This skillet is versatile and leaves my family satisfied. You can use vegan sausage, no sausage, add chickpeas instead of any meat protein. You can make it Cajun, Italian or even Greek,…
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Back to School Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Today I had the opportunity to do a television segment for Fox 5 Good Day Atlanta, because back to school is upon us and we want to give our kids a healthy start to the new school year. Well, I got you covered. Try out some of these recipes with your kids and see how…
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