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Grapefruit, Lime and Maraschino Martini

The winter solstice this past year was December 21; when the sun reaches the most southerly declination. It marks the day of the year with the least hours of daylight; the official start of winter. Though we can certainly anticipate more winter weather in Colorado, for me the winter solstice also signals the beginning of [...]

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Sage and Caramelized Shallot Brown Butter on Pumpkin and Sage Biscuits

I’ve mentioned to a couple of friends that I was developing some compound butters for Kerrygold, my favorite butter for baking. They were unfamiliar with that phrase and though I could explain it easily enough the fact is that I think what’s come from this effort deserves a new name. I can’t help but think [...]

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Strawberry, Vanilla Yogurt and Limeade Popsicles

Time again to post for the Secret Recipe Club (details after recipe). This month I was assigned the blog ‘A Pretty Life in the Suburbs‘ – a sometimes food blog that is more that story…the everyday story of life in the burbs, little kids and all. The story of Jo-Anna and her family; her hubs, [...]

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A Trio of Sorbets. Rosé, Aperol and Limoncello…with Fresh Herbs!

A fascination for putting some of my favorite summer drinks into play in a trio of sorbets hit me after I saw Abby Dodge’s challenge this month for #baketogether. Abby is our muse, providing us with inspiration but expecting we would indulge our creative sides with a twist on her theme. I have always loved [...]

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Affogato – Vanilla Ice Cream, Espresso, Caramel Sauce and Salted Nuts

Have any of you ever had an Affogato from Starbucks in the past couple of years? I would hear people order them but had no idea what they were. I ‘might’ do the occasional latte but I’m an Americano girl through and through so I never usually opt for the fancy schmancy drinks that are [...]

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White Pizza with Walnuts, Pears and Balsamic Glazed Figs – and a Secret!

The deed is done and here I am with secrets to share. If you’ve been a reader of my website that was located at VinoLuciStyle.com and have come here from there; you know I’ve made a change; a huge leap of faith. This is my new home and I hope you come and join me [...]

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Grapefruit, Ginger and Honey Flank Steak

I love flank steak. There I’ve said it. Again. Maybe for some it wouldn’t seem a match for that magnificent rib eye I recently had but I just love how the ‘need’ to marinate it also means that the flavor can be so manipulated (in a good way) by the cook depending on your tastes. [...]

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Pasta with Chicken, Grilled Onions and Sun Dried Tomatoes

I was reminded yesterday of how often I make something for a meal with inspiration from, not a chef, not a book, not a TV show…no, from my fridge. And how often that inspiration comes so easily because I’m looking for something simple and quick that I can add to pasta. Many years ago I [...]

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cabbage and Pine Nuts

Something old is new again and they’re called Brussels Sprouts! I’m betting many of us can so vividly remember the olive green mushy vegetable that forced us to remain seated at the dinner table longer than we liked because we would suffer almost any punishment before eating the dreaded Brussels sprouts. I’ve seen post after [...]

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