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Friday Foodie Fix- Secret Ingredient is Cinnamon

This week’s secret ingredient for Friday Foodie Fix is cinnamon!  I do love cinnamon.  People use it most often during this time of the year but I love it all year long.  It’s great in smoothies.  I had planned to share my latest smoothie with you this week and I got carried away with my […]

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Friday Foodie Fix- Secret Ingredient is Lentils

This week’s secret ingredient for Friday Foodie Fix is lentils.  Lentils are something relatively new to me.  My oldest son cooks them all the time and loves them.  They are one of his go to vegetarian meals.  There are three main varieties of lentils, French or European lentils, Egyptian or red lentil and yellow lentil. The French […]

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A Gluten-Free Holiday Starts Thursday!

In case you have not heard, A Gluten-Free Holiday starts this Thursday!  Right now you’re paniking thinking you messed up the calendar and it’s already Thanksgiving.  Take a deep breath and don’t worry.  It’s only the 2nd.  But the holiday season is upon us.  Now is the time to arm yourself with a plan.  See […]

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Friday Foodie Fix- Secret Ingredient Pepitas

Today’s secret ingredient for Friday Foodie Fix is pepitas.  In case you are not sure what that means, they are pumpkin seeds.  If you are like lots of folks this week you might be carving pumpkins and pulling out lots of seeds.  Did you know that pepitas are a popular ingredient in Mexican cooking?  When […]

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Friday Foodie Fix- Secret Intredient is Thyme

This week’s secret ingredient for Friday Foodie Fix is thyme.  We could all use a little more thyme in our lives.  Thyme is a basic herb that is used in a lot of French cooking.  It is also an integral part of Bouquet Garni.  Thyme is part of the mint family and is a perennial […]

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Friday Foodie Fix- Secret Ingredient Balsamic Vinegar

This week’s secret ingredient for Friday Foodie Fix is balsamic vinegar.  This dark delicious liquid can be used for savory and sweet dishes.  Balsamic vinegar is made in and around the areas of Modena and Reggio Emilia and is produced from white Trebbiano grapes.  Once cooked, the vinegar is aged for 3-5 years (young), 6-12 […]

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30 Days to a Food Revolution- Munchie Musings

Today’s guest post is from Catherine Enfield from Munchie Musings. Bio:  I was born in Canada to a Filipina mother and a British father. I left at the age of two weeks to live in Oregon, Washington, and Maine before dad took a job in Saudi Arabia. This great opportunity led to a life of […]

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Friday Foodie Fix – Grapes

This week’s Secret Ingredient for Friday Foodie Fix is grapes.  This was by special request.  I can’t wait to hear what folks are doing with grapes.  I love green, red, champagne and even concord grapes. Frozen grapes are a fun snack in the hot summer. Right now I’m in California which is the largest producer […]

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Friday Foodie Fix- Tomatillos

This week’s Secret Ingredient for Friday Foodie Fix is tomatillos.  I love tomatillos.  I like to make Tomatillo Salsa and Creamy Tomatillo Salsa.  I also love to make Rick Bayless’ crockpot meal of layered chicken, tomatillios, onions, potatoes and pickled jalapenos.   I’ve added them to my Mexican Pizza and Mini Tomatillo Chicken Burgers.  They also […]

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Friday Foodie Fix- Honey

Today’s Secret Ingredient for Friday Foodie Fix is Honey!  Sweet sticky liquid gold.  A wonderful gift to us from bees.  I like honey in my tea, in my muffins, salad dressings, glazes and sauces.  The best honey I’ve tasted came from fellow blogger Shirley from gluten free easily.  Tastes amazing.  I’m not sure what types […]

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